Marking the continuing centenary of the Great War (1914-18), the National Gallery of Australia presents the first of two exhibitions exploring the works of Official War Artists and their civilian counterparts in the lead up to, and during, World War I.
Curated by Associate Professor David Hansen with assistance from students from The Australian National University (ANU) as a professional development opportunity, Artists of the Great War features 50 works by celebrated Australian artists of the time, including Will Dyson, George Lambert, Norman Lindsay, Arthur Streeton and Hilda Rix Nicholas, alongside works by soldiers, recruiters, and women behind the lines.
Revealing the heroism, grief, and horror of the Great War through various perspectives, the exhibition explores the themes of propaganda, official commissions, and contemporary reactions to the war effort.
Propaganda…
