This film recounts the early history of Victoria’s National Gallery, and illustrates the important role of the Felton Bequest, established in 1904, in laying the foundations for the gallery’s collection, and depicts some of the principal masterpieces. Finally Eric Westbrook, the gallery director, talks about the need for a new gallery, and architect Roy Grounds, discusses his aims in the design of the Arts Centre. Photographed by Nigel Buesst, music by George Dreyfus and written by Tim Burstall.
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In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
006641
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Melbourne (Vic.)
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Melbourne (Vic.) - Description and travel
Crafts & Visual Arts → Architects
Crafts & Visual Arts → Architecture - Australia
Crafts & Visual Arts → Art - Australia
Crafts & Visual Arts → National Gallery of Victoria
Crafts & Visual Arts → National Gallery of Victoria - History
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → National Gallery of Victoria
History → Melbourne (Vic.) - History
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)