Melbourne Burning

Melbourne Burning is a 1946-1947 painting by Australian artist Arthur Boyd.[1] It has been described as "his apocalyptic image of Melbourne burning, like a Biblical narrative in the context of the second world war".[2] The painting has been reported to have displayed in the Perth office of Robert Holmes à Court.[3] It was purchased by David Walsh for AUD 3.2 million.[4] It is "one of Walsh's favourite works".[5] The painting is the collection of the Museum of Old and New Art.[6]

Melbourne Burning
ArtistArthur Boyd
Year1946-1947
TypeOil paint and tempera on canvas
Dimensions90.2 by 100.21 centimetres (35.51 in × 39.45 in)
LocationMuseum of Old and New Art, Hobart

References
  1. "The violent vision of the 1940s". National Gallery of Victoria. Government of Victoria. 26 June 2014. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
  2. "Review: Jan Senbergs' paintings are a brilliant shock to the senses". The Conversation. 4 February 2015. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
  3. "Robert Holmes a Court, 53, Dies; Australian Built Business Empire". The New York Times. 3 September 1990. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
  4. Harris, Gareth (5 February 2011). "Tasmanian devilry". Financial Times. Retrieved 2 January 2019.
  5. Perkin, Corrie (30 August 2008). "Up close and uncomfortable". The Australian. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 2 January 2019.
  6. Bain, Andrew (17 June 2011). "Hobart's art-house appeal". Stuff.co.nz. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 2 January 2019.
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