Sandridge
Arthur Streeton captures the bustling industrial energy of Port Melbourne (then known as Sandridge) in this hazy, atmospheric scene. Thick plumes of smoke billow from steamships, blending with the pale, shimmering sky and water in a classic Impressionist style. Painted in 1894, this work showcases the Australian artist's mastery of light and his fascination with the modern, working harbor. You can almost smell the salt air and coal smoke as the dark hulls of the ships reflect in the choppy water.
- Technique
- Oil on canvas
Location: Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney
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