International Art Collection

Pablo Picasso, Spain 1881–1973 / La Belle Hollandaise 1905 / Gouache, oil and chalk on cardboard laid down on wood / 77.1 x 65.8cm / Purchased 1959 with funds donated by Major Harold de Vahl Rubin / Collection: Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art / © Succession Picasso/Copyright Agency / View full image

When

Permanent

Where

Queensland Art Gallery, Galleries 7, 8 & 9 (Philip Bacon Galleries)

Admission

Free

About

The International Art Collection profiles early European religious painting, British portraits, Dutch still lifes, and East Asian and European porcelain. From the influence of Japanese art on French Modernism to the representation of daily life, this display explores rich dialogues across time and between cultures, occasionally interspersed with contemporary works that reflect on these themes and histories.

George Romney, England 1734-1802 / Mrs Yates as the Tragic Muse, Melpomene 1771 / Oil on canvas / 238 x 151.5cm / Gift of Lady Trout 1988 / Collection: Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art / View full image
Anthony van Dyck, Flanders/England 1599–1641 / Portrait of Marchese Filippo Spinola c.1622-27 / Oil on canvas / 218.3 x 139.6cm / Purchased 1981. Queensland Art Gallery Foundation. Dedicated 1998 to Sir George Fisher CMG inaugural President of the Foundation (1979-85) in recognition of his distinguished service / Collection: Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art / View full image
Tintoretto, Venice 1518-94 / Cristo risorgente (The risen Christ) c.1555 / Oil on canvas / 201 x 139cm / Purchased 1981. Queensland Art Gallery Foundation / Collection: Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art / View full image
Edgar Degas, France 1834–1917 / Trois danseuses a la classe de danse (Three dancers at a dance class) c.1888-90 / Oil on cardboard / 50.5 x 60.6cm / Purchased 1959 with funds donated by Major Harold de Vahl Rubin / Collection: Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art / View full image
John Russell, Australia/France 1858-1930 / Roc Toul (Roche Guibel) (Toul Rock (Guibel Rock)) 1904-05 / Oil on canvas / 98.4 x 128cm / Gift of Lady Trout 1979 / Collection: Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art / View full image
Paul Jacoulet, France 1896-1960 / Les perles, Mandchoukuo (The pearls, Manchukuo) 1950 / Colour woodblock print on PJ watermarked paper / 40 x 30cm / Purchased 2021 with funds from the Airey Family through the QAGOMA Foundation / Collection: Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art / © Paul Jacoulet/ADAGP/Copyright Agency / View full image

Drawing from the Collection

Drop-in and get creative with the free drawing materials provided. Grab a drawing board, paper and a pencil, then take inspiration from the art around you to create your own unique response.

Share your creation

Take a photo or video of your creation and share on social media. @QAGOMA #MyDrawingQAG

This self guided activity is designed for people of all ages. Drawing stations offering free materials are located in the Australian Collection and International Collection galleries.

Paul Jacoulet, France 1896-1960 / Les paradisiers, Menado, Célébes (Birds of paradise, Menado, Celebes), [Sulawesi, Indonesia] 1937 / Colour woodblock print on PJ watermarked paper / 36.1 x 47.4cm / Purchased 2021 with funds from the Airey Family through the QAGOMA Foundation / Collection: Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art / © Paul Jacoulet/Copyright Agency — Paul Jacoulet, France 1896-1960 / *Les paradisiers, Menado, Célébes (Birds of paradise, Menado, Celebes), [Sulawesi, Indonesia]* 1937 / Colour woodblock print on PJ watermarked paper / 36.1 x 47.4cm / Purchased 2021 with funds from the Airey Family through the QAGOMA Foundation / Collection: Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art / © Paul Jacoulet/Copyright Agency / View full image

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