Atualizado em Outubro 2026 · classificado pela nossa pontuação de popularidade (pesquisas, visitas e pedidos de cada obra) · 22 obras de Sir John Longstaff em nosso catálogo
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A pintura de Sir John Longstaff que a maioria das pessoas conhece é Portrait of Sir John Sulman (1931), e você pode vê-la no Art Gallery of New South Wales, em Sydney. Logo em seguida vêm Julian Ashton (1898) e Portrait of John Ford Paterson (1896). Dos 22 trabalhos de Sir John Longstaff em nosso catálogo, estas 22 são as obras mais conhecidas. Cada uma vem acompanhada do seu ano, do seu museu e de uma breve nota sobre o que a torna especial.
In this 1931 oil on canvas, we encounter Sir John Sulman not as a distant public figure, but as a man of profound introspection. The portrait captures the architect in a moment of stillness, seated centrally against a dark, indeterminate background that pushes his presence toward the viewer. There is a certain weight to his presence, a sense of historical permanence achieved through a somber and dignified composition. The lighting…
In this 1898 oil on canvas, John Longstaff captures Julian Ashton in a moment of quiet dignity. The subject sits before us, an older man whose presence fills the frame with a sense of settled authority. His thinning light hair catches the light, contrasting with the deep shadows that surround him. A prominent mustache defines his face, framing a mouth set in a serious, reflective expression. His blue eyes hold…
In this 1896 oil on canvas, we find ourselves in a quiet, intimate encounter with John Ford Paterson. The subject is positioned in profile, his head turned slightly toward the left, emerging from a deep, near-black field that swallows the periphery. There is a profound sense of stillness here. The light is highly directional, striking the man's cheekbone, the bridge of his nose, and his heavy mustache, while the rest…
In this 1925 oil portrait, we encounter Mr Maurice Moscovitch through a lens of quiet gravity. The subject, a Russian-born actor, meets our gaze with a contemplative expression that suggests a life lived under the scrutiny of the stage. There is a certain weight to his presence, captured in a bust-length composition that avoids the artifice of grandiosity. Instead, the focus remains fixed on the man himself, his features rendered…
The portrait titled Dr Alexander Leeper is a work by the artist John Longstaff. Executed in 1928, this piece is presented in a portrait format. The subject of the painting is Dr Alexander Leeper, depicted in a formal manner that captures his presence through a three-quarter length composition.
The portrait of Henry Lawson by John Longstaff captures a man defined by the ink of his own making. Painted in 1900, this work presents the subject as a poet and short story writer, a man whose words helped shape the image of the Australian bushman. The likeness was rendered in Melbourne, a city of quiet industry during that era. It remains a singular study of a man who lived…
James Cassius Williamson (1845–1913), actor and theatrical entrepreneur, worked and performed in theatres in his native Pennsylvania before coming to Victoria under contract to George Selth Coppin in 1874. Over twelve months, he and his comedienne wife became wealthy and famous. They returned overseas, but in 1879 they arrived in Australia having purchased from WS Gilbert the exclusive Australasian rights to perform HMS Pinafore. In 1880 Williamson formed his (Royal)…
Gippsland, Sunday night, February 20th, 18981898 · National Gallery of Victoria
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H.M. Queen Alexandra in coronation robes1904 · Art Gallery of New South Wales
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King Edward VII in coronation robes1904 · Art Gallery of New South Wales
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Os quatro temas que surgem com mais frequência nestas obras, cada um com o seu exemplo mais conhecido.
Os 5 museus que detêm a maioria das pinturas desta página.
| Museus | Cidade | Obras de Sir John Longstaff | Pinturas desta lista |
|---|---|---|---|
 Art Gallery of New South Wales |
Sydney | 14 | Portrait of Sir John Sulman, Julian Ashton, Portrait of John Ford Paterson |
 National Gallery of Victoria |
Melbourne | 4 | Mr Maurice Moscovitch, Dr Alexander Leeper, Arrival of Burke, Wills and King at the deserted camp at Cooper's Creek, Sunday evening, 21st April 1861 |
 National Portrait Gallery |
Canberra | 1 | J.C. Williamson |
 Melbourne Cricket Club Museum |
Hobart | 1 | Portrait of Henry Colden Antill Harrison |
 Art Gallery of Western Australia |
1 | Breaking the News |
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In this 1898 oil on canvas, John Longstaff captures Julian Ashton in a moment of quiet dignity. The subject sits before us, an older man whose presence fills the frame with a sense of settled authority. His thinning light hair catches the light, contrasting with the deep shadows that surround him. A prominent mustache defines his face, framing a mouth set in a serious, reflective expression. His blue eyes hold…
James Cassius Williamson (1845–1913), actor and theatrical entrepreneur, worked and performed in theatres in his native Pennsylvania before coming to Victoria under contract to George Selth Coppin in 1874. Over twelve months, he and his comedienne wife became wealthy and famous. They returned overseas, but in 1879 they arrived in Australia having purchased from WS Gilbert the exclusive Australasian rights to perform HMS Pinafore. In 1880 Williamson formed his (Royal)…
In this 1925 oil portrait, we encounter Mr Maurice Moscovitch through a lens of quiet gravity. The subject, a Russian-born actor, meets our gaze with a contemplative expression that suggests a life lived under the scrutiny of the stage. There is a certain weight to his presence, captured in a bust-length composition that avoids the artifice of grandiosity. Instead, the focus remains fixed on the man himself, his features rendered…
In this 1931 oil on canvas, we encounter Sir John Sulman not as a distant public figure, but as a man of profound introspection. The portrait captures the architect in a moment of stillness, seated centrally against a dark, indeterminate background that pushes his presence toward the viewer. There is a certain weight to his presence, a sense of historical permanence achieved through a somber and dignified composition. The lighting…
No topo da lista está Portrait of Sir John Sulman (1931), Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney. Logo atrás: Julian Ashton (1898) e Portrait of John Ford Paterson (1896).
70 anos. Sir John Longstaff nasceu em 1861, e Portrait of Sir John Sulman é de 1931.
Portrait of Sir John Sulman, Julian Ashton, Portrait of John Ford Paterson, Mr Maurice Moscovitch, Dr Alexander Leeper, Arrival of Burke, Wills and King at the deserted camp at Cooper's Creek, Sunday evening, 21st April 1861, Henry Lawson, The Hon W A Holman, KC, Banjo Paterson e J.C. Williamson. Encontrará o ano e o museu de cada uma na lista acima.
Temos 22 obras de Sir John Longstaff em nosso catálogo, datadas de 1887 a 1935.
Encontrará a maioria deles em Art Gallery of New South Wales (Sydney), National Gallery of Victoria (Melbourne) e National Portrait Gallery (Canberra). A lista de museus acima apresenta o detalhamento completo.
Em 1920s, mais do que em qualquer outro momento: 5 das 22 obras nesta página datam dessa época, sendo Mr Maurice Moscovitch delas.
A obra mais antiga aqui é Breaking the News (1887); a mais recente é Banjo Paterson (1935).
Man (6), Mustache (4) e Portrait (3), de um total de 22 obras nesta página.
Oil On Canvas, utilizado em 6 das 22 obras nesta página.
Academic realism, como pode ver nas obras desta página.
Pode ver 14 das obras nesta página no Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney, incluindo Portrait of Sir John Sulman, Julian Ashton e Portrait of John Ford Paterson.
Sim. Todas as pinturas nesta página estão disponíveis como uma reprodução a óleo pintada à mão ou uma impressão, no tamanho que melhor lhe convier. Basta abrir a página da pintura para fazer o seu pedido.
