Arthur Streeton

In 1882, Streeton commenced art studies with George Folingsby at the National Gallery School, marking the beginning of his career as a leading Australian landscape painter.¹

In 1886, Streeton befriended Tom Roberts and others, forming the core of the Heidelberg School and establishing the 'Australian Impressionism' style through plein air painting.¹

In 1888, Streeton established a base at an abandoned homestead in Eaglemont, which offered ideal views of the Yarra Valley for his creative work.¹

Despite austere living conditions at Eaglemont, Streeton immersed himself in art with his peers, a period that inspired his iconic golden-hued landscape paintings.¹

Streeton used a 'gold and blue' palette to represent the Australian landscape, a color scheme that became a hallmark of his work, symbolizing the dry land and clear skies.¹

In the 1890s, influenced by Japanese kakemono, Streeton adopted extreme vertical formats and Symbolist elements, also applying his art to fans and furniture.¹

In 1890, Streeton moved to Sydney due to an economic depression and painted from 'Curlew Camp,' capturing the harbor, city, and rural New South Wales landscapes.¹

In 1891, 'Golden Summer, Eaglemont' became the first work by an Australian-born artist exhibited at the Royal Academy in London, establishing his international reputation.¹

In 1893, Streeton wrote a letter protesting a proposed colliery at Sydney Harbour. Known as 'Streeton's shriek,' it was a pioneering instance of an artist advocating for environmental protection.¹

Painted in 1895, 'Cremorne pastoral' served as an elegiac protest against industrialization, eventually influencing the government to abandon the mining project.¹