Curatorial Narrative In 1888, the anonymous artist brought forth a tour de force of Victorian sensibilities, “Addresses Presented To Lord Carrington Governor Of New South Wales, Pl.01”. This work exemplifies the era’s penchant for opulent decoration, as seen in its fine brushwork and rich chromatic structure. The palette, replete with reds, blues, greens, cream, and gold, assumes an almost Baroque fervor, imbuing the composition with a sense of stateliness and authority. When scaled to 44×62 inches, the print’s design styles Victorian, Regency, Edwardian begin to manifest in its spatial rhythm. The atmospheric weight of the gold leafing and rich pigments creates a depth that draws the viewer into the recesses of the building. The material pairing of cream-colored facades with deep blue accents calls to mind the grandeur of high-end interior design. Lighting behavior becomes crucial, as the interplay between natural and artificia