The Literary Illustrations of Norman Lindsay

25 Oct 2024 ‐

10 Feb 2025

10:00 am ‐ 4:00 pm

Members – Free
Adult – $17
Concession – $15
Family – $49
Children under 5 – Free

Explore the captivating world of Norman Lindsay's book illustrations, spanning a prolific career that shaped the visual landscapes of numerous literary works. This exhibition showcases Lindsay's diverse artistic talents through various types of book illustrations, highlighting his mastery in bringing stories to life through visual storytelling.

Norman Lindsay (1879–1969) remains one of Australia’s most renowned artists, celebrated for his paintings, etchings, and writings. He was also a prolific illustrator of fiction and poetry.

For the first time on exhibition will be his original illustrations to Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations. Pip, Estella, Magwitch and Miss Havisham, as well as other characters come to life pictorially.

Along with original illustrations to two of Lindsay’s own fiction, Age of Consent and Halfway to Anywhere and Douglas Stewart’s play Shipwreck, this exhibition offers a unique glimpse into Lindsay’s imaginative genius to enrich and complement the narrative of literature and poetry.

Visitors to the exhibition will see Lindsay’s ability to blend whimsy with realism, classical mythology with modern sensibilities, and profound social commentary with satirical humour.

An impressive collection of rare volumes containing his illustrations will be displayed confirming Lindsay as one of the great illustrators.

 

Image: Biddy I want to be a gentleman- pencil & ink wash by Norman Lindsay from the 1947 edition of Great Expectations The Shepherd Press copyright H. Glad

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Norman Lindsay Gallery

Address:

14 Norman Lindsay Crescent, Faulconbridge NSW 2776

Open:

Thursday to Monday
10am - 4pm, last entry 3pm
Free Guided Tours Run Daily at 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm and 2.30pm

Norman Lindsay Gallery tour times and days are subject to change. Tours are provided by our volunteer team dependent on staffing.
If the Gallery is unable to offer a scheduled tour, we will notify visitors on arrival.

Closed:

New Years Eve, New Years Day, Australia Day, Good Friday, Anzac Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day
Lindsay's Cafe is closed until further notice.

Phone:
(02) 4751 1067
Email:
nlg@nationaltrust.com.au
Entry Fees:

National Trust Members – FREE
Adult - $17
Concession* - $15
Family - $49
*Concession applies for full-time students, seniors, pensioners and children aged 5-15 years.

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