Em resumo
Aos olhos da galeria, a pintura mais famosa de Margo Lewers é Wreckage (1956), cuja obra original está exposta no Art Gallery of New South Wales, em Sydney. Mine tunnel (1956) e Composition in blue (1955) completam o trio que todos reconhecem. Dos 4 trabalhos de Margo Lewers em nosso catálogo, a galeria apresenta abaixo as 3 obras mais famosas, cada uma original, com seu ano, seu museu e o que a torna única.
As 10 principais pinturas de Margo Lewers na galeria
Os museus que guardam os originais de Margo Lewers
O museu que detém a maioria das pinturas desta página.
| Museus | Cidade | Obras de Margo Lewers | Pinturas desta lista |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 3 | Wreckage, Mine tunnel, Composition in blue |
Margo Lewers, as pinturas emblemáticas de cada ano
As obras originais datadas de Margo Lewers nesta página situam-se num período de 2 anos, de 1955 a 1956: a galeria apresenta as mais famosas de cada período.
Pinturas de Margo Lewers: a galeria responde
Qual pintura de Margo Lewers é a mais famosa de todas?Revelar a resposta
Wreckage (1956), Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney. Mine tunnel (1956) e Composition in blue (1955) vêm a seguir.
Qual era a idade de Margo Lewers ao concluir Wreckage?Revelar a resposta
48 anos: Wreckage data de 1956, e Margo Lewers nasceu em 1908.
Quantas obras Margo Lewers criou?Revelar a resposta
Nosso catálogo contém 4 obras de Margo Lewers, datadas de 1955 a 1956.
Onde estão expostos os originais mais famosos de Margo Lewers?Revelar a resposta
Principalmente em Art Gallery of New South Wales (Sydney). A tabela de museus acima lista todos eles.
Quando é que Margo Lewers criou as suas pinturas mais famosas?Revelar a resposta
Em 1956: 2 das 3 obras nesta página foram feitas então, sendo Wreckage delas.
Quais são as obras mais famosas de Margo Lewers no início e no fim de sua carreira?Revelar a resposta
Nesta página, a mais antiga é Composition in blue (1955) e a mais recente é Wreckage (1956).
Quais obras originais de Margo Lewers o Art Gallery of New South Wales possui?Revelar a resposta
Wreckage, Mine tunnel e Composition in blue: o Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney detém 3 das obras desta página.
Margo Lewers: o artista
An Interdisciplinary Visionary
Margo Lewers was an Australian interdisciplinary abstract artist whose creative reach extended across various media, including painting, sculpture, tapestry, ceramics, and the domestic arts. Born in Mosman, Australia, her early compositions were characterized by an exploration of color and formal geometric abstraction. As her career progressed, her work evolved to become more fluid and expressionist by the early 1960s. Beyond the canvas, she was renowned for her landscaping and interior design, particularly for the family home at Emu Plains.
Her professional journey included the operation of Notanda Galleries, a design consultancy based on Bauhaus principles that stocked pottery, furniture, and handprinted objects. Lewers's artistic output was recognized through numerous accolades, having won at least fourteen awards and prizes. Her legacy is preserved through the Penrith Regional Gallery and Lewers Bequest, which stands on her property at Emu Plains.
Exhibitions and Public Commissions
Throughout her career, Lewers exhibited extensively in Australia and participated in several international travelling exhibitions. Her work has been held in numerous prestigious public collections, including:
Lewers received significant commissions for public spaces, such as the work Expansion for the Reserve Bank in Canberra and a tapestry for the Reserve Bank of Australia's boardroom. In 1957, she and Gerald Lewers were commissioned to create a garden of pebbles, cacti, and sandstone for the MLC Building in North Sydney.

