The majority of the 9 by 5s were painted over the autumn and winter of 1889, which is reflected in the tones and weather effects of many of the landscapes. The rural suburb of Heidelberg, where Streeton had established an artists' camp the previous year, is featured in many of the works. Melbourne's urban life and culture are also depicted, with landmarks such as Princess Theatre, the Old Treasury and the Burke and Wills statue making appearances, as well as the city's trams and games of Australian rules football.
The exhibition created much lively commentary at the time and is now seen as a "celebrated event in Australian art history".[1] 9 by 5s continue to appear on the market; in 2019, Roberts' She-Oak and Sunlight sold at Sotheby's for A$770,000.[2] In 2012, to mark the 123rd anniversary of the exhibition, arts benefactor Max Carter donated four 9 by 5s (valued at over A$3,000,000) to the Art Gallery of South Australia, the largest group of 9 by 5s ever given to an Australian public institution.[3]
Conder, All on a summer's day, 1888, National Gallery of Australia
Conder, An Impressionist (Tom Roberts), 1889, Art Gallery of New South Wales
Conder, Arcadia, 1889, private collection
Conder, Centennial Choir at Sorrento, 1889, private collection
Conder,
Dandenongs from Heidelberg, 1889,
Art Gallery of South Australia
Conder, Going Home, 1889, National Gallery of Australia
Conder, Herrick's Blossoms, 1888, National Gallery of Australia
Conder, How We Lost Poor Flossie, 1889, Art Gallery of South Australia
Conder,
Impressionists' camp, 1889,
National Gallery of Australia
Conder, Riddell's Creek, 1889, National Gallery of Australia
Conder, The Wreck, 1889, private collection
Roberts,
Across the Dandenongs, 1889,
National Gallery of Victoria
Roberts, Andante, 1889, Art Gallery of South Australia
Roberts, By the Treasury, 1889, National Gallery of Victoria
Roberts,
Evening train to Hawthorn, 1889, Art Gallery of New South Wales
Roberts, La Favorita, 1889, private collection
Roberts, First Tram, 1889, private collection
Roberts, Fog, Thames Embankment, 1884, Art Gallery of New South Wales
Roberts, Going Home, 1889, National Gallery of Australia
Roberts, Harper's Weekly, 1889, National Gallery of Victoria
Roberts, The Mailman to Omeo, 1889, private collection
Roberts, Mentone, 1889, National Gallery of Victoria
Roberts, She-Oak and Sunlight, 1889, National Gallery of Victoria
Roberts, Saplings, 1889, National Gallery of Australia
Roberts, The violin lesson, 1889, National Gallery of Victoria
Streeton, Brander's Ferry, 1889, private collection
Streeton, Evening game, 1889, private collection
Streeton, Hoddle Street to Junction, 1889, National Gallery of Australia
Streeton, Impression for ′Golden Summer′, 1888, Benalla Art Gallery
Streeton,
The National Game, 1889,
Art Gallery of New South Wales
Streeton, Orange, blue and white, 1889, Art Gallery of South Australia
Streeton,
Pastoral in yellow and grey- a colour impression of Templestowe, 1889, National Gallery of Australia
Streeton,
The Road Up the Hill, 1889,
Queensland Art Gallery
Streeton, A Road to the Ranges, 1889, Art Gallery of New South Wales
Streeton Princess & Burke & Wills, 1889, National Gallery of Victoria
Streeton,
Residence of J. Walker, Esq., Gembrook, 1888, National Gallery of Victoria
Streeton, Sandridge, 1888, National Gallery of Australia
Streeton, Windy and Wet, 1889, National Gallery of Victoria