Monday, 13 August 2012

Annandale, mural

This is part of a large mural located on a wall along The Crescent, in the inner west suburb of Annandale. The retaining wall supports the metro tram line from Glebe to Lilyfield. The artwork is actually known as the "Glebe mural" and it features past and present images from the local area. It was commissioned by Leichhardt Council in 1980 and painted by Richard Monk..
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21 comments:

  1. HelsMonday, 13 August 2012 at 03:07:00 GMT+10

    I love public murals, as long as there is no hint of commercialism. This lovely mural represents local history :)

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  2. AlMonday, 13 August 2012 at 03:13:00 GMT+10

    That is a huge mural, very impressive.

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  3. UnknownMonday, 13 August 2012 at 07:25:00 GMT+10

    What a great thing to do with a large blank wall. It is almost a trompe l'oeil piece.

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  4. MeowwMonday, 13 August 2012 at 14:47:00 GMT+10

    What a wonderful mural...!

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  5. JoeMonday, 13 August 2012 at 17:56:00 GMT+10

    A great addition to the street.

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  6. Gemma WisemanMonday, 13 August 2012 at 18:15:00 GMT+10

    An impressive public mural adding so much artistic colour to the streetscape! Love how the tree branches hang their shadows over the mural! Lovely photo!

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  7. LindaMonday, 13 August 2012 at 19:16:00 GMT+10

    Very nice mural to add a touch of elegance...I love the detail in the railings on the building!

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  8. s.cMonday, 13 August 2012 at 19:34:00 GMT+10

    A good example of how to made an otherwise dull wall into a great one.

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  9. roentareMonday, 13 August 2012 at 20:07:00 GMT+10

    Mural like this one certainly tells a good story of its history.

    This is the kind of photo I like to keep over time :)

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  10. LizMonday, 13 August 2012 at 22:32:00 GMT+10

    Pretty mural. Have a fabulous week.

    Liz @ MLC
    Liz @ YACB

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  11. SmilingSallyMonday, 13 August 2012 at 23:57:00 GMT+10

    What a nice mural, and so blue too! Thanks for sharing your blues.

    Happy Blue Monday, Jim.

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  12. PieMonday, 13 August 2012 at 23:59:00 GMT+10

    What a beautiful mural.

    My Blue.

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  13. FranciscaTuesday, 14 August 2012 at 01:01:00 GMT+10

    Interesting, Jim. Until I read your note, I wondered about the disconnect between the dress of the man walking his dog and the bathing suits... Now, of course, I get it.

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  14. Oakland Daily PhotoTuesday, 14 August 2012 at 01:27:00 GMT+10

    I agree with sc, that this wall is a perfect place for a mural. Those cast iron railings make me think that the Annandale of yesteryear looked a little like New Orleans. Thanks for contributing to Monday Mural.

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  15. Candy C.Tuesday, 14 August 2012 at 03:31:00 GMT+10

    Very nice mural! I like the contrast between the older building and the more modern ones and the details are wonderful! :)

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  16. RedPatTuesday, 14 August 2012 at 07:49:00 GMT+10

    Nicely done and still in good shape many years later!

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  17. ArtandArchitecture-SF.comTuesday, 14 August 2012 at 07:49:00 GMT+10

    What a sweet, realism mural. Great spot for it too, always appreciate big walls being decorated with murals rather than tags.

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  18. lina@happy familyTuesday, 14 August 2012 at 07:56:00 GMT+10

    Great and meaningful artwork. Love it.

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  19. Leah H.Tuesday, 14 August 2012 at 12:31:00 GMT+10

    Such an entertaining mural. I like it so much.

    Visiting from Blue Monday- hope you can stop by..

    http://www.cassandrasminicorner.com/2012/08/toy-story-sharpa-blanket.html

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  20. Melbourne Australia PhotosWednesday, 15 August 2012 at 06:33:00 GMT+10

    It's doing well for its age. Nice cheerful mural.

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  21. UnknownTuesday, 21 August 2012 at 20:15:00 GMT+10

    nice art. very historic i presume. sorry for the l8 visit, hope you could visit my Blue Monday here: http://www.memorylanebymel.com/memory-lane-monday-27-clinton-square-park-travels-at-syracuse-part-1/

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