Frederick McCubbin
1855–1917 · Australian · 15 artworks
ImpressionismHeidelberg Schoolplein air paintingearthen color palettedepiction of Australian landscapenarrative scenes of pioneer lifeuse of light and shadow to create atmosphere
artist bio
Frederick McCubbin was an Australian painter and prominent member of the Heidelberg School, also known as Australian Impressionism. He captured the essence of the Australian bush and its people, contributing significantly to the development of a distinctly Australian artistic identity.
what you'll learn
Studying McCubbin's work allows students to explore the application of Impressionistic techniques to the Australian landscape and learn about the development of national identity in art. Students can also analyze his narrative approach to depicting everyday life and historical events.
related: Tom Roberts, Arthur Streeton, Charles Conder
15 artworks
The cottage children (Rain and sunshine)
1910
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The old ship, Williamstown
1915
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Kitchen at the Old King Street Bakery
1884
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Winter's Morning
1914
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Collins Street
1915
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Coming of Spring
1912
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Bush Idyll (The Flute Player)
1893
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The Letter
1884
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On the wallaby track
1896
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Down on his luck
1889
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Old Stables
1884
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Bush Sawyers
1910
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Winter Sunlight
1908
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Golden sunlight
1914
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Home Again
1884
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