Australian beach pattern
Oil On Canvas
WallArt
Neo-Classicism
1940
Modern
108.0 x 138.0 cm
Art Gallery of New South Wales
Meere was one of a group of Sydney artists whose work modernised classical artistic traditions as a means of imaging national life during the inter-war period. The epitome of his vision by the late 1930s is
matthew charles meere (1890 – 1961)
Discover Matthew Charles Meere, an Australian artist known for neo-classical works like 'Atalanta’s Eclipse' & 'Australian Beach Pattern'. Explore his wartime journey and legacy.
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About this artwork
- Title: Australian beach pattern
- Artist: matthew charles meere
- Year: 1940
- Original dimensions: 108.0 x 138.0 cm
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: Art Gallery of New South Wales
- Medium: Oil On Canvas
- Period: Modern
- Creative period: Mature Period
Quick Facts
- Notable elements: Men playing volleyball, beach scene
- Year: 1940
- Medium: Oil on canvas
- Artistic style: Modernised classical traditions
- Artist: Matthew Charles Meere
- Dimensions: 108 x 138 cm