Thursday, 3 April 2008

Curlew Camp, Little Sirius Cove (Walk Part 1)


The city, with Robertson's Point (Cremorne Point) and its lighthouse, from Curlew Camp on Little Sirius Cove, Mosman.

Let's take a walk on a beautiful sunny day, from Taronga Zoo Wharf to Cremorne Point, around Little Sirius Cove and Mosman Bay.

You can see a fantastic aerial shot of the route of the walk here: www.mosman.nsw.gov.au/file_download/712/CurlewCampArtistsWalk.pdf
In the 1890s, Curlew Camp was the haunt of artists Arthur Streeton, Tom Roberts and friends. Heavily influenced by French Impressionism, they set up their easels in the bushland and stayed in a fairly elaborate camp here on the shore of Little Sirius Cove.
Above: Arthur Streeton - Rain Over Sydney Harbour 1893
Above: Arthur Streeton - Sirius Cove about 1895

5 comments:

  1. wow. How i'd love to be in one of those boats.

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  2. You've surpassed yourself today, Sally! What a stunning photograph. And how great to see those beautiful Arthur Streeton paintings.

    This is a great walk. Thanks for the map.

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  3. le panorama est magnifique, superbe photo

    The panorama is beautiful, beautiful picture

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  4. ay, the water is so gorgeous. love it.

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