The North Wind by the much-loved Australian artist Frederick McCubbin (1855-1917) has a fresh look and a new date, thanks to a restoration and conservation project undertaken by Melbourne's National Gallery of Victoria, in collaboration with the Australian Synchrotron scientific research centre. This painting, as well as others by McCubbin of stoic pioneers braving the elements, were key in helping to define Australia's national identity.
The work went back on display at the gallery in December after an extensive, year-long treatment.
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