McCubbin: Last Impressions 1907-17 is a fresh look at Frederick McCubbin’s late work. It concentrates on the last 11 years of his life when he produced his most vibrant works, ones which express his sense of delight in, and comfort within, the Australian landscape.

The first comprehensive McCubbin exhibition in 18 years, and the first to focus on his later works, McCubbin: Last Impressions 1907-17 features 76 works from all the major galleries in Australia, including several from the National Gallery of Australia’s collection, and 25 rarely publicly displayed works from private collections.

For well over a century, Frederick McCubbin has been one of Australia’s best-loved artists. Born in Melbourne in 1855, he was the city’s first major painter, and together with other iconic Australian impressionists, was a leader in the visual arts in the 1880s and 90s. In 1907, his work changed radically after he viewed the works of Turner, Constable and Monet on a trip to Europe. McCubbin’s subjects became more modern, he painted with brighter colours and his paint handling techniques were more experimental and adventurous - especially in his use of a palette knife.

McCubbin: Last Impressions 1907-17 surveys a range of joyous paintings covering landscapes, seascapes, views of docks and industry, city life, portraits and interiors. It includes some of Australia’s greatest works of the Federation period, as well as a number of McCubbin’s intimate sketches.

Exhibition opening times

McCubbin: Last Impressions 1907-17 exhibition is on display at the Art Gallery of Western Australia from Friday 11 December - Monday 29 March 2010. 10am-5pm.  Wednesday to Monday. Last entry to exhibition is at 4:00pm
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Cost of Admission

Admission charges apply.
Adults $12

Friends of AGWA/ Concessions $8
Children 16 years and under $6
Family Ticket (2 adults + 2 children) $30.

Ticket Sales

General admission tickets are now on sale from:

• the Art Gallery Shop until the start of the exhibition
• the exhibition ticket sales desk during the exhibition, or
• BOCS Ticketing

Group Ticket Sales

For enquiries regarding group bookings (10+) and group discounts please call +618-9492 6644.

Functions

For enquiries for after-hours functions which include entry to the exhibition please call our Functions Coordinator on +618-9492 6771.

Reviews

Transcript ABC The 7.30 Report - 12 August 2009

'Exhibit showcases McCubbin's lesser known works'... more

Transcript ABC News Online - Sunday 1 November 2009

'McCubbin exhibition breaks all records'... more

Public Programs

Curator’s Perspective Talk

Sunday 13 December 2009 at 1pm

Join exhibition curator Dr Anna Gray, Head of Australian Art at the National Gallery of Australia, for a special introduction to McCubbin. Admission charges apply. ...more

Free Tour & Talk

Sunday 21 February 2010 at 2pm

Understanding Australian Art History:

The Heidelberg School... more

Bush Babies Tour

Thursday 25 February 2010 at 10am

For Grown-ups and little ones... more

Curator’s Talk

Sunday 28 February 2010 at 2pm

Join curator of Historical Painting, Sculpture and Design, Melissa Harpley from the Art Gallery of western Australia, for her insight into the life and work of McCubbin. Admission charges apply... more

Events

McCubbin Wine and Cheese Tasting Evening (sold out)
Thursday 17 December 2009 6pm-8pm... more

Family Day: Fall in love with McCubbin

Sunday 14 February 2010 10am-1pm... more

Frederick McCubbin
Collins Street c 1915
oil on canvas on cardboard
25 x 35.3 cm
Geelong Gallery, Victoria
HP Douglass Bequest Fund, 1945

Frederick McCubbin
The old slip, Williamstown
1915
oil on canvas
92.5 x 117.5 cm
private collection

Frederick McCubbin
The cottage children (Rain and sunshine)  1910
oil on canvas
74.7 x 49.5 cm
Private collection

Frederick McCubbin

The Old Garden c1910

oil on canvas

56 x 91.5cm

State Art Collection,

Art Gallery of Western Australia

Purchased with funds
from the Great Australian
Paintings Appeal, 1978