William Quiller ORCHARDSON<br/> <em>The first cloud</em> 1887 <!-- (recto) --><br /> oil on canvas<br /> 134.8 x 193.7 cm<br /> National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne<br /> Purchased, 1887<br /> p.312.1-1<br /> <!--4224-->

Art in Focus: The First Cloud

Tue 9 Jun 20, 12pm–12.30pm

William Quiller ORCHARDSON<br/> <em>The first cloud</em> 1887 <!-- (recto) --><br /> oil on canvas<br /> 134.8 x 193.7 cm<br /> National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne<br /> Purchased, 1887<br /> p.312.1-1<br /> <!--4224-->
Past program

Free entry

This program takes place virtually

Unpack the composition, technique, symbolism and story of William Quiller Orchardson’s The first cloud, a nineteenth century painting that depicts the first argument in a marriage.

This talk will be delivered online via Webex Events.

Ten minutes before the scheduled start time please join here and provide the event password Cloud#0906.

Speakers
Dr. Ted Gott, Senior Curator, International Art, NGV
Laurie Benson, Curator, International Art, NGV
Talks NGV Collection Painting

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