Interactive Art Stuff

Interactive Art Stuff

State Library of NSW

Online Convict art at NSW State Library

View the beautiful and original work of Australia’s most talented convict artists, recently added to our website. Their paintings and drawings have helped build our understanding of life in the new colony. Highlights include Richard Browne’s insect illustrations and John Eyre’s topographical views around Sydney.

View convict art from our collections 

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