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‘Margaret Olley: A Generous Life’
Jun 2019 - Oct 2019

‘A Generous Life’ examines the legacy and influence of much-loved Australian artist, Margaret Olley (1923–2011) who spent a formative part of her career in Brisbane. A charismatic character, she exerted a lasting impact on many artists as a mentor and friend and was also a muse for artists including William Dobell and Jeffrey Smart.

Featuring Collection works (listed below) as well as works on loan, the exhibition profiles a life that was immersed in art – her own and those she supported.

‘Margaret Olley: A Generous Life’ was on display form 15 June to 13 October 2019, showing simultaneously with ‘Quilty’.

Collection artworks featured in ‘Margaret Olley: A Generous Life’

Artwork Jardin du Luxembourg, Paris this artwork made of Watercolour, gouache, pen and ink on paperboard, created in 1950-01-01

Jardin du Luxembourg, Paris 1950
Artwork Dina this artwork made of Oil on canvas, created in 1963-01-01

Dina 1963
Artwork Susan with flowers this artwork made of Oil on canvas, created in 1962-01-01

Susan with flowers 1962
Artwork Law Courts, Brisbane this artwork made of Ink and watercolour on paper, created in 1966-01-01

Law Courts, Brisbane 1966
Artwork Interior IV this artwork made of Oil on composition board, created in 1970-01-01

Interior IV 1970
Artwork Venice this artwork made of Monotype and watercolour on paper, created in 1952-01-01

Venice 1952
Artwork Boonah landscape this artwork made of Oil on board, created in 1962-01-01

Boonah landscape 1962
Artwork Lemons and oranges this artwork made of Oil on composition board, created in 1964-01-01

Lemons and oranges 1964
Artwork South Brisbane this artwork made of Ink and watercolour on paper, created in 1966-01-01

South Brisbane 1966
Artwork Seafood still life this artwork made of Oil on board, created in 1977-01-01

Seafood still life 1977
Artwork Versailles this artwork made of Monotype and watercolour on paper, created in 1952-01-01

Versailles 1952
Artwork Allamandas I this artwork made of Oil on canvas, created in 1955-01-01

Allamandas I c.1955-58
Artwork The banana cutters this artwork made of Oil on board, created in 1963-01-01

The banana cutters 1963
Artwork Jalan Tokong, Malacca this artwork made of Watercolour and ink on paper, created in 1969-01-01

Jalan Tokong, Malacca 1969
Artwork Kuala Lumpur this artwork made of Watercolour and ink on paper, created in 1969-01-01

Kuala Lumpur 1969
Artwork Spanish bottles this artwork made of Oil on board, created in 1985-01-01

Spanish bottles 1985

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