Paintings from the Collection
Highlights
- Explore over 300 original artworks showcasing Sydney's landscapes and portraits at the State Library of NSW.
- Listen to captivating audio guides on your device to uncover the stories behind each painting.
- Admire rare views of Sydney and suburban streetscapes from the 1790s to today, enriching your cultural experience.
- Wander through a permanent collection that highlights both extraordinary and everyday moments in Australian life.
More than 300 original artworks of landscape and portrait paintings on permanent public display at the State Library of NSW.
The exhibition features portraits of the extraordinary and the everyday, rare and recent views of Sydney and the harbour, suburban streetscapes and burgeoning rural townscapes, from the 1790s to today.
Discover the stories behind the paintings on your own device by listening along to the audio guides, available on the Library’s website.
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