What topics does Yarra flats explore?

landscape, australian bush, watercolor painting, eucalyptus trees, victorian era, impressionist style, tom roberts influence

What is the thematic context of Yarra flats?

european techniques, australian landscape, pastoral beauty, artistic legacy, impressionist heritage

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Quick Facts

Year: 1871
Artistic style: Idyllic Landscape
Movement: Australian Impressionism
Notable elements or techniques: Temporal & Seasonal Effects
Medium: Watercolor
Artist: Abram Louis Buvelot
Dimensions: 29 x 44 cm

Artwork Description

This atmospheric watercolour demonstrates Louis Buvelot’s radically new approach to the depiction of the Australian bush; a clump of trees and scrub taking precedence over the expansive Yarra Valley vista beyond. Buvelot was revered by the younger generation of artists who took up his interest in temporal and seasonal effects and in working en plein air in the settled districts around Melbourne. Australian Impressionist Tom Roberts said that Buvelot ‘began the real painting of Australia’ and his work remained popular during subsequent decades, when other colonial art had fallen from favour. This watercolour was formerly in the collection of Alfred Felton, the National Gallery of Victoria’s greatest benefactor.Edited from text by Kirsty Grant from On Paper: Australian Prints and Drawings in the National Gallery of Victoria, National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, 2003, p. 37 and Terence Lane from This Wondrous Land: Colonial Art on Paper, National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, 2011, p. 159.

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Artist Biography

early life and career

abram-louis buvelot, a swiss landscape painter, was born in morges, switzerland on march 3, 1814. he spent his early years in brazil for 17 years, followed by a brief period of 5 years in switzerland before moving to melbourne, australia in 1864.

artistic contributions

buvelot is considered the father of australian landscape painting and had a profound influence on the heidelberg school of painters. his works, characterized by their serene and idyllic depictions of the australian landscape, continue to inspire artists to this day.

notable works and legacy

tree study (1870), a masterpiece showcasing buvelot's unique blend of european techniques with australian subject matter.
landscape, near melbourne (1865), exemplifying his ability to capture the essence of the australian environment.

museums and collections

buvelot's works can be found in various museums and collections, including:

national gallery of victoria, melbourne, australia
art gallery of new south wales, sydney, australia

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conclusion

abram-louis buvelot's legacy in australian landscape painting is undeniable. through ArtsDot, art enthusiasts can now own a piece of his art, recreated with meticulous attention to detail. visit ArtsDot today and discover the wonders of buvelot's works.

abram-louis buvelot

1814 - 1888 , Switzerland

Quick Facts

Artistic Movement Or Style: Plein air painting
Artists Who Influenced This Artist:
- Marie-Félicité Lalouette
- Caroline-Julie Beguin
Date Of Birth: March 3, 1814
Date Of Death: May 30, 1888
Full Name: Abram Louis Buvelot
Nationality: Swiss
Notable Artworks:
- Tree Study
- Landscape, near Melbourne
- Evening
Place Of Birth: Morat, Switzerland