Settling in Moyston in 1984, Nanette Bourke is a prominent figure in the Ararat and Grampians arts community, perhaps best known as a member of the ‘Grampians Four’ group of artists. Bourke has been a printmaker since the late 1960s, having studied at the Julian Ashton Art School in Sydney, and at art societies and the CAE in Melbourne before relocating to Western Victoria. Inspired by the woodcuts and linocuts by Melbourne artists of the 1920s and 1930s - Napier Waller, Murray Griffin, and especially Eric Thake - Bourke embraces the sophisticated results that can be achieved in this medium. Bourke holds a deep affinity with the natural environment, which is integral in her artistic life. Many of the works in this exhibition are inspired by the natural environment of the Grampians. In contrast to the often joyous depictions of Australian native flora, Bourke’s imagery also presents a poignant reminder of humankind’s negative impact on the environment.

Ceramic shard with white glazed finish and a blue decorative design. blue decorative patternpottery, ceramic, archaeology

WW1 propaganda imageIllustrates control of information from the 'front'black and white postcardon reverse: These merry Anzacs, just returned from taking Pozieres, laughingly face the camera in the attitudes of surrendering Huns, shouting "Mercy, Kamerad". Also Series XIX No 146anzac machine gun unit

Ceramic shard with glazed finish with a decorative design in pink, yellow and blue.Hellenistic geometric designpottery, ceramic, archaeology

Corporal Hazard. Was in "D" Company 21st. Battalion 6th.Infantry Brigade 1st. A.I.F. Diary from 8th. May 1915 to 31st. December 1915.DonatiDonated by Mrs. Joyce M. Hazard 20 Pinnocks Road.,Emerald, Victoria 3782.

Port of Portland Collection.Depiction of a boat with furled sails on choppy waters, sailing towards land. The landscape includes a hill and several buildings, including a wind mill and a church spire. Mounted in cream matt. Framed under glass in wooden frame.Front: Belfast Port Fairy (lower centre) (printed). Published by Sands & Kenny, Melbourne & Sydney 1857. Back: 19 Upper left pencil. 1996 upper right pencil.port fairy, belfast, landscape, drawing, print, coastal, 1800s

From information book - "Reader's Digest/ Gallipoli/ 25th April 1915 - 9th January 1916/ Centenary Commemorative Prints". Collection of 20 prints. Refer to Cat No. 7300.Framed print. Print - colour print on paper. Copy of an original postcard. " Produced as a Gallipoli souvenir" - "Reproduces a poem "Bravo Anzacs" by Willmer. At the top left is a head and shoulders oval portrait of the Anzac Commander Lt.Gen William Birdwood, "a map of the Gallipoli Peninsula and a shield showing the Southern Cross constellation" on right full length photograph of a New Zealand trooper. "The border is an embossed pattern of ivy leaves and roses". Frame - Black plastic framing with glass front and MDF board backing with adhered black paper.Details below print in black ink,' "POSTCARD Bravo Anzacs! 1915-1916".framed accessories, prints, ww1, gallipoli, centenary

Australia 1913 - 1986Black conte crayon on beige paperSigned and dated l.r: inscribed SCHIVEIK

Catherine Ruby Wilson married Archie Harker and this family tree was found in his papers.Hand written family tree of the Bakers and Wilsons.

Ballarat HistoryOld gloss printballarat, ballaraat, fire, station

john garner collection, ballarat botanical gardens, gardens, ballarat, prisoner of war memorial

Purchased, 2013Engraving on papergippsland, artwork, permanent collection

Alan PEASCOD (1943-2007). Born England. Arrived Australia 1952. Alan Peascod was one of Australia’s most highly acclaimed ceramic artists. For over 35 years his work has been at the forefront of the Australian ceramics movement, developing radical techniques previously unexplored with his developments in unusual glazes and firing methods. His creative repertoire includes dry glazed vessels, alkaline glazes, majolica, saturated metals, and many post firing finishes. Alan's work with the very difficult reduced lustre technique is highly regarded. He was taught the method by Professor Said El Sadr in Cairo, Egypt in 1972 and this led to lifelong research of the technique throughout the Middle East and Europe. His work in the field led to the completion of his doctoral studies at the University of Wollongong in 1994. This study also led to satirical figurative sculpture themes dealing with the human condition. This work is part of the Jan Feder Memorial Ceramics Collection. Jan Feder was an alumna of the Gippsland Campus who studied ceramics on the campus. She passed away in the mid 1980s. Her student peers raised funds to buy ceramic works in her memory. They bought works from visiting lecturers who became leading ceramic artists around the world, as well as from many of the staff who taught there.Blue and green dry glaze bottle. alan peascod, ceramics, gippsland, jan feder memorial ceramics collection, gippsland campus, visiting artist

Australia 1980Charcoal, black and white chalk and wash

Purchased, 1972Screenprint on papergippsland, artwork, permanent collection

An item from an outstanding and diverse photographic collection, assembled by members of the Christian and Washfold families of Kew, comprising professional and amateur photography, depicting individuals, natural and settled environments and the interactions between these worlds. View of Parliament House Melbourne, illuminated with lights reading God Save the Kingparliament house -- melbourne (vic.), christian-washfold collection

The Address in honour of the memory of the Late Fred J. Martell given 3/4/1938, President of the Adam Lindsay Gordon Memorial Cottage was delivered by Mr A.E.C.Kerr, President of the Adam Lindsay Gordon Memorial Cottage Committee, Ballarat. The photograph of Craig's Hotel Stables' sign is included as Adam Lindsay Gordon held the leasehold of these livery stables in 1867.Mr Martell made valuable contributions to the Ballarat community as one of the Founders of the Ballarat Art Gallery, Registrar of the School of Mines and was "really [the] founder" of the Lindsay Gordon Memorial Cottage. His ashes were scattered around the Cottage.8 pages with 3 illustrations and 2 title pages. The 3 black and white illustrations are of Fred J. Martell, the Adam Lindsay Gordon Memorial Cottage and Adam Lindsay Gordon. The photograph of Craig's Stables is high gloss in colour. Nonejohn garner, doctor, john garner collection, ballarat botanic gardens, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, fred j. martell, mr a.e.c.kerr, adam lindsay gordon cottage, adam lindsay gordon memorial cottage committee, craig's royal hotel ballarat, craig's hotel livery stables, craig's hotel livery stables metal plaque, dougles sladen, poet's corner westminster abbey, bath lane, australian poet, adam lindsay gordon bust, gardens, ballarat

Colour lithographSigned 'Leonard French 80' in lower right corner under printed image. Edition A/P, lower left corner under print.

Longstaff's 'Immortal shrine', also known as 'Eternal silence', depicts endless columns of ghostly soldiers marching past the Cenotaph on a rainy Remembrance Day in 1928. The Cenotaph itself has a surreal presence, gauntly white in front of the sombre blue-back buildings that dissolve into the background. Like its well-known predecessor 'Menin Gate at midnight', this painting has undeniable power and is just as hypnotic and evocative.Print of the painting The Immortal Shrine by Will Longstaff - the original is in the Australian War Memorial (ART14196). The frame is made from wood retrieved from the HMAS Sydney and a certificate of authenticity is on the back (refer to image supplied) Article from Trove is also suppliedThe Immortal Shrine Colour Print in Wood and Glass FrameThe Immortal Shrine by Will Long Staff

A colour print contains all the 5/6 battle honours

metal sculpturesculpture, gippsland campus, churchill

A framed print of a hand coloured photo detailing open warfare in Peronne during WW1. Image shows frontline soldiers witnessing an explosion in the distance. Mat board is inscribed with the words "OPEN WARFARE BEYOND PERONNE. SEPT 1918""Cotarts Studios Melbourne" inscribed on the right corner of the print. open warfare beyond peronne, 1918, september 1918, ww1, explosion, peronne

watercolourbrighton, beach, grimbley's hotel, coast, water, landscape, rocks, port philip bay, seascape