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Fairy Lines & Nursery Rhymes: The Art of Illustration 1880-1940

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From:Friday 15 November 2024
To:Sunday 21 February 2016
Time:10:00am - 04:00pm Friday 15 November 2024
Location:Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery, 531 Ruthven Street, Toowoomba, QLD 4350 Australia
 

Fairies, magical puddings, koalas in suits and witches riding bats take over the Small Lindsay Gallery in Fairy Lines & Nursery Rhymes, an exhibition showcasing the Gallery’s holdings of illustrated children’s literature from 1880 to 1940. From the medieval Queen of Hearts and the knave who stole her tarts to the laundry maid who has her nose picked off by a blackbird, there are plenty of fanciful stories to delight the imagination.

The books are paired with an assortment of artworks including whimsical bookplates and original drawings which give a closer look at children’s literature during this period. Visitors both big and little can embark on a visual treasure hunt to seek out fascinating details in these fantastically illustrated worlds.  

Don’t forget to create your own fantastical story by playing Word Soup before you leave!

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Image credit: Randolph CALDECOTT  1846-1886 / [‘And the Dish ran away with the Spoon.’] n.d. / R. Caldecott’s Second Collection of Pictures and Songs, n.d. / Lionel Lindsay Gallery and Library Collection.

Opening hours: Tues - Sat 10am - 4pm  Sun 1pm - 4pm. Closed on Mondays and public holidays.

* Please note the Gallery's opening hours on Sundays are 1pm until 4pm

Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery
531 Ruthven Street
Toowoomba
QLD
4350
Australia
 
Entry charges - AdultFree
Entry charges - ChildFree
Entry charges - ConcessionFree
Entry charges - FamilyFree
Entry charges - GroupFree
Contact phone 07 4688 6652
Booking information* Please note the Gallery's opening hours on Sundays are 1pm until 4pm
Event websitewww.tr.qld.gov.au/trag
Is food and drink available?No
Are toilets available?Yes
Is there disabled access?Yes

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