Recognised as one of New Zealand's premier collections, the Gallery
houses an excellent collection of New Zealand works and has
significant holdings of European art, Japanese prints and decorative
arts.
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The Dunedin Public Art Gallery’s collection includes an excellent
selection of British and European paintings and works on paper,
gifted by generous benefactors or purchased by the Gallery’s
founding organisation, the Dunedin Public Art Gallery Society. Many
of the major figures in Western art since the 15th century are
represented, with high points including paintings by Machiavelli,
Claude Lorraine, Rosa, Monet, Pissarro, Reynolds, Gainsborough,
Turner and Burne-Jones.
Other international aspects of the collection include Japanese
prints, a selection of 20th century Australian art, and the
decorative arts collection, which ranges across costume, textiles,
ceramics, glass and furniture.
Collecting New Zealand art is an important priority for the
Gallery. The earliest works in this area of the collection date
from the 1860s to a comprehensive representation of contemporary
New Zealand art. Occupying a special place in the collection is the
work of Dunedin born painter Frances Hodgkins who mainly worked in
England where she gained a significant reputation in the context of
Britain’s Neo-Romantic movement.
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Please note that the
presentation of collection material on this website is a work
in progress and additional images and information will be added
as they come to hand and copyright permissions are obtained. We
would welcome any additional information or feedback that
visitors may have regarding the collection. We have made every
effort to identify and obtain copyright clearance on the
materials presented. Should any person feel that they have an
interest in these materials, please contact the Dunedin Public
Art Gallery. |