Lloyd Rees: early sketches

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This exhibition showcases a selection of Lloyd Rees’ earliest recorded sketches, celebrating his skillful draughtsmanship and interest in capturing Brisbane’s diverse architecture.

One of Australia’s leading 20th century artists, Rees was greatly inspired by European architecture, an interest which infuses many of his drawings.

The artworks encourage us to view our city through the lens of romanticism and escape.

Lloyd Rees, Cowlishaw House fountain, 1915, pencil on paper. City of Brisbane Collection, Museum of Brisbane. Photo: Carl Warner.