Historical information

This is a photograph of a painting by Eugene von Guerard (1811–1901). Von Guerard was an Austrian-born artist renowned for his detailed and dramatic landscapes, particularly of the Australian bush, painted in the German Romantic tradition emphasizing the sublime and divine presence in nature. He initially worked as a painter of landscapes and house portraits, often commissioned by wealthy landowners, and produced sketches and paintings during extensive travels across Victoria, Tasmania, New South Wales, South Australia, and New Zealand. Presumably, the original painting was produced by Von Guerard during or after a visit to East Gippsland.

Significance

This photo is significant because it is a copy of a painting of a remote Snowy River wilderness area by renowned artist Eugene Von Guerard.

Physical description

This appears to be a photograph of a painting. The photo has a sepia hue. It shows a vast landscape of trees, hills, a river winding through, and kangaroos is the front left. At the right hand bottom is the name Eugene von Guerard.

Inscriptions & markings

At the bottom right of the photograph/painting is the name Eugene Von Guerard.
On the back of this photo, written in black ink: 'The Snowy River near Buchan. Lucas Point.'