This view of Coogee Beach is from Dunningham Reserve, in the eastern suburb of Coogee. "The Impressionists' Seat" is a sculpture created by Eileen Slarke in 2005. It depicts famous Australian impressionist artists Arthur Streeton, Charles Conder and Tom Roberts, who painted coastal scenes of Sydney in the late 1800s. Conder’s Coogee Bay and Roberts’s Holiday sketch at Coogee, were painted on the same day of the 1888 Easter weekend from this headland looking over the sweep of the bay. Streeton's Sunny South Coogee Bay (2) was a painting from 1890 of the same iconic view.
Beautiful post Jim. Thanks for the links.
ReplyDeleteDoes anyone ever sit on it?
ReplyDeleteIt's actually quite tall and high on that plinth so I think it's not really intended for people to sit on.
DeleteNice scene, not sure about the beach
ReplyDeleteThat's a terrific view!
ReplyDeleteNice sculpture with awesome view.
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No-one could ask for a better location than that seat by the sea Jim.
ReplyDeleteI may be wrong, but the seat looks as if it faces away from the sea. So if it is sat on, then you would not see the view. A great deterrent not to actually sit on it. Love the symbolism of the shapes. An interesting sculpture.
ReplyDeleteIt might be a bit of an optical illusion but it definitely faces towards the beautiful view. I will try and photograph it again, back the other way, when I have he chance.
DeleteVery cute idea!
ReplyDeleteI have been on Impressionist Trails (in and around Heidelberg) before .....and had a great time.
I love the colors in this image!
ReplyDeleteThis photo makes me want to be there so beautiful!
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Kim,USA
Beautiful place!
ReplyDeleteHave a nice day!
a gorgeous piece but is it good for sitting on?
ReplyDeleteLike the symbolism of the shapes too - great shot!
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