Gold The Art of the California Gold Rush The art of the California Gold Rush (1848-55) was inspirational as showcased today through the works of German born C.C.H. Nahl, F.A. Wenderoth & H.W.A. Nahl who together recorded this remarkable history of exploration and devlopment. Image credit: en.wikipedia.org
Gold The Art of the Victorian Gold Rush Yesterday we enjoyed some wonderful photos of paddle steamers on the Murray River, Victoria. Today we have an interesting article on the early artists who painted the scenes of the gold rush in Australia. Image: Gold Diggings Ararat by Edwin Stocqueler.
Gold A Very 'Welcome Stranger' in Bendigo When the "Welcome Stranger" nugget was discovered in 1869 it was the largest gold nugget ever found. It was found by Cornish miner John Deason and his partner Richard Oates near Moliagul in central Victoria. However it was a hard life for many. Image Credit: Chinaman's Gully, sl.nsw.gov.au
Gold The Allure of Gold Sculptures, furniture, fabric embedded with gold thread, buildings adorned with gold leaf – every aspect of art and life is considered more desirable when made or enhanced with gold. Showcasing the history of gold. Includes The Kiss by Gustav Klimt
Gold Sovereign Hill Sovereign Hill is a 30-acre outdoor museum, which appeals to overseas visitors, as well as Australians, discovering a unique, living experience of Australia’s gold mining history, presented with a rare degree of accuracy and integrity.
Gold Eureka! Gold found In Ballarat Visit Ballarat, in the heart of the Victorian Goldfields. Anne Newman hails from Bendigo, which also developed on the back of the gold rush. What I love about the Goldfield towns is their wonderful history and the legacy we see in the majestic buildings which remain today.
Galleries A New Gold Nugget for Bendigo Welcoming Jessica Bridgfoot as Director of the Bendigo Art Gallery and talking about discovering artistic gold nuggets in Bendigo including some original wallpapers.
