Artwork
In Quarantine, Wellington
In Quarantine, Wellington is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Thomas Roberts. It dates from 1900 and is held in the collection of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.
About this work
Overview
In Quarantine, Wellington is a 1900 oil painting by Tom Roberts, an artist associated with the Heidelberg School, a movement characterized by its emphasis on outdoor painting and capturing Australian landscapes.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Wellington Harbour and its surrounding hills, conveying a sense of serenity and calmness through its muted color palette and textured brushstrokes, evoking a tranquil atmosphere.
Technique & Style
Rendered in oil paint, the work showcases Roberts' use of visible brushstrokes and a focus on capturing light and color, reflecting the Impressionist style that influenced his work.
History & Provenance
Painted by Tom Roberts, who had trained in Europe and returned to Australia in 1885, In Quarantine, Wellington is now part of the collection at Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.
Artist & collection
Artist
Thomas William Roberts (8 March 1856 – 14 September 1931) was an English-born Australian artist and a key member of the Heidelberg School art movement, also known as Australian impressionism.
Museum
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
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