Fishing Village depicts a quiet coastal settlement under a moody, overcast sky. The muted palette and soft brushstrokes create a sense of solitude, evoking the harsh yet beautiful life by the sea.
It last sold at auction by Geoff K. Gray for $800 in 1984.
Image courtesy of Bonhams & Goodman.
A muted palette and soft brushstrokes create a sense of solitude, evoking the harsh yet beautiful life by the sea.
A fine example of impasto, a painting technique that involves applying thick layers of paint to create a textured or 3D effect.
Originally titled Side Canal Bridge. Held by the National Gallery of Victoria.
‘Turneresque mood and atmosphere’, shown in major Australian exhibitions from 1943 to today.