Mcfarlane Erskine Collection

Australian explorers, 1879. Artist: McFarlane and Erskine
Australian explorers, 1879. Sir George Grey, Ernest Giles, Stuart, Alexander Forrest, Dr Ludwig Leichardt, Charles Sturt, Robert O Hara Burke and William John Wills

Constantinople, c19th century. Artist: McFarlane and Erskine
Constantinople, c19th century. [Thomas c. Jack, Edinburgh]

Taking a Maori redoubt, Maori Wars, 1845-1873 (1879). Artist: McFarlane and Erskine
Taking a Maori redoubt, Maori Wars, 1845-1873 (1879). The Maori Wars were a series of conflicts fought over land between the indigenous Maori population of New Zealand

Maoris and carpet snake, New Zealand, 1879. Artist: McFarlane and Erskine
Maoris and carpet snake, New Zealand, 1879. A print from The History of Australasia, by David Blair, McGrady, Thomson, and Niven, 1879

Tasmanian forest scene, 1879. Artist: McFarlane and Erskine
Tasmanian forest scene, 1879. A print from The History of Australasia, by David Blair, McGrady, Thomson, and Niven, 1879

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, 1879. Artist: McFarlane and Erskine
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, 1879. A print from The History of Australasia, by David Blair, McGrady, Thomson, and Niven, 1879

Free selectors hut, Australia, 1879. Artist: McFarlane and Erskine
Free selectors hut, Australia, 1879. A print from The History of Australasia, by David Blair, McGrady, Thomson, and Niven, 1879

Digger on the tramp, Australia, 1879. Artist: McFarlane and Erskine
Digger on the tramp, Australia, 1879. A print from The History of Australasia, by David Blair, McGrady, Thomson, and Niven, 1879

Sheep shearing, 1879. Artist: McFarlane and Erskine
Sheep shearing, 1879. A print from The History of Australasia, by David Blair, McGrady, Thomson, and Niven, 1879

Quartz crushing mill, Australia, 1879. Artist: McFarlane and Erskine
Quartz crushing mill, Australia, 1879. A print from The History of Australasia, by David Blair, McGrady, Thomson, and Niven, 1879

Gold escort attacked by bushrangers, Australia, 1879. Artist: McFarlane and Erskine
Gold escort attacked by bushrangers, Australia, 1879. A print from The History of Australasia, by David Blair, McGrady, Thomson, and Niven, 1879

South Head, Port Jackson, 1879. Artist: McFarlane and Erskine
South Head, Port Jackson, 1879. Port Jackson is the natural harbour of Sydney. A print from The History of Australasia, by David Blair, McGrady, Thomson, and Niven, 1879

Aborigines of Australia, 1879. Artist: McFarlane and Erskine
Aborigines of Australia, 1879. A print from The History of Australasia, by David Blair, McGrady, Thomson, and Niven, 1879

Captain James Cook, 18th century British naval officer and explorer, 1879. Artist: McFarlane and Erskine
Captain James Cook, 18th century British naval officer and explorer, 1879. A print from The History of Australasia, by David Blair, McGrady, Thomson, and Niven, 1879

William Dampier, English buccaneer, sea captain, author and scientific observer, (1879). Artist: McFarlane and Erskine
William Dampier, English buccaneer, sea captain, author and scientific observer, (1879). Dampier (1652-1715) mapped the coasts of New Guinea and Western Australia (then known as New Holland)

Fortresses of the Dardanelles, Turkey, 19th century. Artist: McFarlane and Erskine
Fortresses of the Dardanelles, Turkey, 19th century. The Dardanelles is a narrow strait in northwestern Turkey connecting the Aegean Sea to the Sea of Marmara

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"McFarlane and Erskine: Capturing the Essence of Australian Exploration in Stunning Artwork" Step back in time to 1879, when Australian explorers McFarlane and Erskine embarked on a journey that would forever shape their artistic careers. With paintbrushes in hand, they skillfully depicted the wonders they encountered along the way. Their first masterpiece takes us to Constantinople in the 19th century. The vibrant colors transport us to this bustling city, capturing its essence with every brushstroke. Next, we witness their bravery during the Maori Wars as they depict the intense battle scene of taking a Maori redoubt. Their attention to detail brings history alive before our eyes. In New Zealand, McFarlane and Erskine encounter an intriguing moment between Maoris and a carpet snake. This captivating artwork showcases their ability to capture cultural interactions with precision. Venturing into Tasmania's lush forests, these talented artists unveil a breathtaking scene that transports us into nature's embrace. Every leaf seems within reach as we immerse ourselves in this verdant landscape. Brisbane comes alive through their artistry as well; it is evident that McFarlane and Erskine have truly captured its spirit. The cityscape radiates energy while simultaneously showcasing its historical charm. The duo then turns their focus towards Australia's rural life by depicting a free selector's hut—a testament to resilience amidst vast landscapes. They continue exploring this theme with "Digger on the tramp, " revealing both hardships and wanderlust experienced by those seeking fortune Down Under. Sheep shearing becomes an art form under McFarlane and Erskine’s skilled hands—each stroke of color highlighting not only labor but also camaraderie among workers during this pivotal era for agriculture. A glimpse into Australia’s mining industry reveals itself through their depiction of a quartz crushing mill—an ode to perseverance amidst harsh conditions faced by gold miners.