Otto Borchert: Sydney's Circular Quay Today

Artist: Otto Borchert

Nationality: Australian
Artwork Year: 1978
Image Size: 14 by 12.25 inches
Overall Size: 21 by 21.5 inches
Medium: Water Color on Water Color Board

Sydney, a city graced with sunshine and sheltered from the wind by protecting ridges, has grown up around its waterfront; indeed the waterfront is a national focal point. Circular Quay gradually built up at the side of Sydney Cove, the 1788 landing-place of the British convict ships which brought Sydney's original citizens. Circular Quay is the "hard edge" along the water, it is a public space connecting transit, pedestrian and civic elements. Framing the Quay are Sydney Harbor Bridge and the Opera House, among the most popular and internationally known images of the city and the country.

A tour of the Quay will take you through the main section of Sydney's magnificent harbor, from Circular Quay eastward towards Watsons Bay. On the outbound leg, you'll enjoy magnificent views of the Opera House, the Royal Botanic Gardens and historic islands including Fort Denison. You'll cruise pass Woolloomooloo Bay, which was once used as a prison. On the way back you'll pass the old lighthouse at Bradley's Head, Taronga Zoo and the Prime Minister's Sydney residence, Kirribilli House. Before returning to Circular Quay, you will travel under the famous Sydney Harbor Bridge.

This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood® First Day Cover of Australia. Transportation; Sydney's Circular Quay, 1978.

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