Charles Conder

•Artist: Charles Conder

•Title: Bronte Beach

•Media:Oil Painting on CardBoard

•Dimensions: 330cm x 226cm

•Date: 1888

Charles Edward Conder (24 October 1868– 9 February 1909) was an English-born painter, lithographer and designer. He emigrated to Australia and was a key figure in the Heidelberg School, arguably the beginning of a distinctively Australian tradition in Western art. 

 ( http://www.fampeople.com/cat-charles-conder)

• Statement:" Charles Conder was one of a celebrated group of artists who painted landscapes outdoors around Sydney and Melbourne during the 1880s. Together with Tom Roberts and Arthur Streeton he was a major instigator of the groundbreaking 9 by 5 impressions exhibition in Melbourne in 1889. Of this group, Conder was the only one to go on to become a legendary figure in the turn of the century art world of Paris and London."

( http://artsearch.nga.gov.au/Detail.cfm?IRN=89097)

•Background Information on the art:  In the 1880s, seaside leisure became a crucial part of Australian imagery. Conder visited Bronte Beach in Sydney on the Queen’s Birthday holiday on 24 May 1888. He made two paintings outdoors on that day, both of which are distinctive for their watercolor-style application of oil paint. (//www.google.com/culturalinstitute/asset-viewer/bronte-beach/SQH0FxpG9WnXBw)

•Theme Connection:A sunny day at the beach is nothing short of heavenly. With it's rolling waves and golden rays of sun, the beach is another great way to spend time in " The Great Outdoors". I have spent many of my days building sand castles, body surfing waves, and tanning on the warm sand on a hot summer's day.