Can understand it also, as:
Tonalism, Australian Impressionism

Categorize it as:
Impressionism, Modernism

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Detailed Description

Australian Tonalism is an art movement that began in the late 1800s and continued into the early 20th century. The style is characterized by its use of muted colors and soft, atmospheric brushwork. Tonalism was popular among Australian artists who were looking to create a unique national identity in the wake of European colonization. Some of the most famous Australian Tonalist painters include Frederick McCubbin, Tom Roberts, and John Russell. McCubbin’s “The Pioneer” (1886) is one of the most iconic paintings of the Australian Outback, while Roberts’ “Shearing the Rams” (1890) captures the rugged beauty of the Australian countryside. Russell’s “Nude Study” (1903) is a beautiful example of the Tonalist style applied to the human form. While Australian Tonalism is sometimes seen as a regional offshoot of European Impressionism, the movement developed its own distinctive character thanks to the unique light and landscapes of Australia. Today, Australian Tonalism is celebrated as a key part of the country’s national identity.

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1. Australian Tonalism is an art movement that began in the late 19th century.
2. It is characterized by its use of muted colors and soft, often blurred edges.
3. Tonalism was first used by French artists such as Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir.
4. Australian Tonalism emerged in the 1880s, led by artists such as John Russell and Frederick McCubbin.
5. The movement reached its peak in the early 20th century.
6. Tonalism was eventually eclipsed by other art movements, such as Cubism and Fauvism.
7. Nevertheless, it had a significant impact on Australian art, and many of its practitioners went on to become leading figures in the Australian art world.
8. Australian Tonalism is often seen as a precursor to the later Heidelberg School, another important Australian art movement.
9. The term "Australian Tonalism" was first used by art historian Bernard Smith in 1960.
10. Smith used it to describe the work of a group of Australian artists who he felt were influenced by French Tonalism.
11. These artists included John Russell, Frederick McCubbin, Charles Conder, and Tom Roberts.
12. Tonalism was also practiced by other Australian artists such as Arthur Streeton, Elioth Gruner, and Margaret Preston.
13. Australian Tonalism often features scenes of the Australian bush, often depicting the harshness and isolation of life in the outback.
14. The style is sometimes referred to as "the bush school" of painting.
15. Australian Tonalism is also notable for its use of light and shadow to create a sense of atmosphere.
16. Tonalism was initially seen as a reaction against the more garish and brightly-colored style of the Impressionists.
17. However, many Tonalist painters later began to use more vibrant colors, particularly in their later work.
18. Australian Tonalism has been described as "the first distinctly Australian art movement."
19. The movement has been credited with helping to establish Australia's national identity.
20. Australian Tonalism is still practiced by some contemporary Australian artists.
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Artists (be aware, speculation possible):

1. Frederick McCubbin (1855-1917) 2. Tom Roberts (1856-1931) 3. Charles Conder (1868-1909) 4. Arthur Streeton (1867-1943) 5. John Russell (1858-1930) 6. Margaret Preston (1875-1963) 7. Sidney Nolan (1917-1992) 8. Russell Drysdale (1912-1981) 9. John Perceval (1913-2000) 10. Arthur Boyd (1920-1999) 11. Clifton Pugh (1924-1990) 12. Fred Williams (1927-1982) 13. John Brack (1920-1999) 14. Colin McCahon (1919-1987) 15. Albert Tucker (1914-1999) 16. Joy Hester (1910-1960) 17. George Tjungurrayi (b.1957) 18. Emily Kame Kngwarreye (1910-1996) 19. Rover Thomas (1926-1998) 20. Paddy Bedford (1922-2007) 21. Jack Dale Mengil (1924-2013) 22. Ningura Napurrula (1926-2013) 23. Turkey Tolson Tjupurrula (1920-1999) 24. Yannima Pikarli Tommy Watson (1923-2002) 25. Mawurndjul (b.1951) 26. Gulumbu Yunupingu (b.1956) 27. Wukun Wanarrang (b.1963) 28. Dhuwarrwarr Marika (b.1956) 29. Gudju Gudju Fourmile (b.1953) 30. Narputta Nangala (b.1957)

Artworks (be aware, speculation possible)

1. “The Black swan” by John Russell, 1883 2. “The Blue Mountains” by Tom Roberts, 1883 3. “The Dandenong Ranges” by Frederick McCubbin, 1889 4. “The Flinders Ranges” by Hans Heysen, 1890 5. “The Grampians” by Frederick McCubbin, 1890 6. “The Harbour” by John Russell, 1890 7. “The Haystack” by John Russell, 1891 8. “The Kangaroo” by John Russell, 1891 9. “The Lake” by John Russell, 1891 10. “The Mallee” by John Russell, 1891 11. “The Mountain” by John Russell, 1891 12. “The Old Gum Tree” by John Russell, 1891 13. “The Paddock” by John Russell, 1891 14. “The River” by John Russell, 1891 15. “The Sea” by John Russell, 1891 16. “The Snowy River” by John Russell, 1891 17. “The Sun” by John Russell, 1891 18. “The Swamp” by John Russell, 1891 19. “The Tree” by John Russell, 1891 20. “The Twilight” by John Russell, 1891 21. “The Valley” by John Russell, 1891 22. “The Wimmera” by John Russell, 1891 23. “The Yarra” by John Russell, 1891 24. “Twilight in the Wilderness” by Frederick McCubbin, 1896 25. “The Pioneer” by Frederick McCubbin, 1904 26. “On the Wallaby Track” by Frederick McCubbin, 1906 27. “Lost in a Storm” by Frederick McCubbin, 1908 28. “Down on His Luck” by Frederick McCubbin, 1909 29. “The Diggers” by Frederick McCubbin, 1911 30. “The Pioneer Mother Monument” by Frederick McCubbin, 1915

Epoch

The Australian Tonalism art style emerged in the late 1800s and early 1900s.