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Exclusively displayed at the Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery 7 December 2011 – 19 February 2012
Shattered dreams, fresh beginnings, an expansive economy, rising fears and the emergence of a middle class are detailed in this exhibition that traces the journeys of so many who were lured by the dream of a better life.
Sea of dreams: The lure of Port Phillip Bay 1830–1914 tells the intriguing story of Port Phillip Bay and the integral part it played in 19th and early 20th century survival, settlement, trade and commerce, defence and leisure.
With more than 100 works displayed, many of Australia’s best known and loved artists are represented. There are paintings by Charles Conder, Fred McCubbin, Tom Roberts, Arthur Streeton and Louis Buvelot, along with rare drawings and prints by Emma Minnie Boyd, S. T. Gill, Georgiana McCrae, John Mather and Eugene von Guérard.
Late night opening
Due to the popular demand, we are extending our opening hours until 8pm on the last weekend of the exhibition,
Friday 16 - Sunday 18 February. Come and wave goodbye to this wonderful and important exhibition with us
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