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it is the first time Queens- land has had an opportunity ,f seeing a collection of work from these exhibitions. The Archibald and Wynne are the two most important an- nual exhibitions of Australian painting, and from them `he Queensland Gallery Director, Deft% Robert Campbell. at the invitation of the "Courier Mail." has made a good selection. It should be of great In- terest to the Public, present- ing as it dors first-hand knowledge of the type and quality of work seen in these widely discussed competitions -shows which attract very many of the best known artists. Arthur Murch carried off the Archibald with his portrait of Sonar Dunlop. It is a fine picture, sensitively controlled, well modelled and arranged. and glowing with subdued mosaic - like colours. It is an eloquent thing of persuasive beauty. Archibald And Wynne Pictures On Show """""'-`..tim....1111souggo, AT the Queensland National Art Gallery, a selection of 30 pictures from the recent 1949 Archibald and Wynne competitions will be on show from today. HIS is very good news. as the man. However, the em- phasis on the very red ear does detract from the sensitively painted countenance. It looks as though someone might pos- sibly have said something about Mr. Clune. In any case, apart from the burning ear, he shows no other sign of any discom- fort. Carrington Smith appeared as though he could never escape from the menacing bush, which was slowly but surely creeping round him. The Budkmaster I found far too cold and isol- ated, though without doubt flesh and feature were faith- fully and carefully rendered. Max Meldrum shows a most unusual self-portrait. '.1YDNEY NOLAN'S "Unnamed r.Ridge, Central Australia" is a fine piece of landscape: unpopular perhaps, but never- theless it is good. From this, barren vista of solitary land- scape and irregular hills. emerges an impression of strange and beautiful rhythmic To The Point pattern, with atmosphere sod almost startling realism. MANY admirers will be found Even with such an accum- 'VI- for William Dargie's paint- elation of detail. Freda Rob- ing of the well known critic ertshaw has painted some - J. S. MacDonald. He has made thing of a classic in powerful translation. yet syin- "Grasslands." The undulattne pathetic, compact and to die hills and woodlands have point. been caressed into a pattern William Dobeirs 'Frank of dignity and lasting beauty. Clune" again sounds another, enhanced by lovely colour. intensely interesting note and The "Night Scene" by C. .1. is painted with almost whim- Taylor possesses certain charm, sleet feeling. Background par- and in part I liked the works tern. figure and accessories are of Charles Bush, Phyl Water - all designed to play their past house and Marion* Penglase.-- in 'a truly expressive picture of JAMES WIENEKE. Bryning's One Man Show &N exhibition of 30 pictures. comprising landscape and sLill life by Bertram Brynging, of Melbourne. opens today at the Moreton Galleries. Mr. Bryning appears happiest with list flower pieces. The show, however, lacks quality and appears somewhat dated. New ground should be broken as it is difficult t oget satis- faction from this type of paint- ;ing. I believe Mr. Bryning would benefit if he explored new approaches. particularly with his landscape work. 'Marguerites," "Roses White," "Roses," and the atmospheric. "Misty Day," made most ap- peal-JAMES WIENEKE. One -Woman Exhibition With a show of many fine pictures, about one half of which have been painted on the Conti- nent, Maud Sherwood's first onP-woman exhibi- tion in Brisbane has opened at the Moreton Gallery. Mrs. Sherwood lias achieved a high reputation in Australian art, and deservedly so, handling figure, architectural and flower pieces with distinction. She has a powerful man- ner with the. water colour medium and is-praise be- an excellent draughtswoman. ' employing a rich palette with confidence, and posses- sing the capacity to finish. Her indecisions are rare, and there arc no examples of hackneyed kindergarten imi- tation. In the "Dada Castello" the %rtist shows a superb water colour. The whole thing is bal- anced with unerring judgment. nrincipal passages and the de- tailed foreground being ad- mirably controlled. I liked this one even bette than "Amalfi." though the lat- ter is an exceptional piece of painting too, but the great interest in the mountain in- terrupted my own enjoyment of the marvellously picturesque old town. Splendid characterisation and gorgeous colour are vig- orously caught in "Chili Mar- ket At Tunis." This is a vital. joyous thing of patterning and arrangement, and reveals the artist's pleasure in painting light and rich accessories. Seldom do we see such a lovely pencil line and colour sketch as "Market hi Italy." Now sensitively has this thoroughly delightful scene been Interpreted. One of the most ambitious nictures in the show is the beautifully designed "Spanish Girl," though to me. the flesh tones in light. appeared too thin. The sun -drenched and fas cinating "Terrace In Sunlight, Italy," the serene aid accom-' Dlished "Dolceaqua," "A Wet Day at Amalfi, It6ly," or the flamboyant "Kairovan," the "Boats At Concarneau" and some beautiful flower pieces. I are among the many unusually attractive works in oil and 1 water colour.-JAMES 'VIE-; NEKE.