Clarice Beckett: Paintings from the National Collection presents an intimate, rarely seen collection by one of the most original artists of early twentieth century Australia.

Deeply sensitive to the effects of colour, light and atmosphere, Beckett painted the life and scenery of her coastal home in south-east Naarm/Melbourne with an eye for the commonplace and fleeting effects of nature. Her work captures a world on the cusp of modernisation, evoking both the natural environment and simple pleasures of suburbia.

In 1972, the artist’s sister Hilda Mangan donated a group of Beckett’s works to the National Gallery. It is this collection that will be on view for the first time, their freshness and vitality recently restored by extensive conservation treatment.

OPENING NIGHT
Friday 14 June, 6:00pm
Free entry. Bar service available.
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PANEL DISCUSSION
Saturday 15 June, 11:00am
MC’d by RACC Director Ashleigh Whatling with speakers:
Deirdre Cannon – Assistant Curator Australian Art, NGA
Jocelyn Evans – Conservator, NGA
Free event. Light refreshments provided.
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AUTHOR Q&A – POSTPONED (due to illness)
Unfortunately the presentation and Q&A with author of ‘The Worlds and Work of Clarice Beckett’ Dr Edith Ziegler has been postponed. Please keep an eye on our social media for updates. Edith’s book can still be purchased from The Riddoch throughout the duration of the exhibition (until sold out).

Clarice Beckett: Paintings from the National Collection is a National Gallery Touring Exhibition supported by The Australian Government through Visions of Australia.