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Jack Absalom (1927-2019) XLarge Original Oil Painting 'Shifting The Mob' 45cm x 68cm

Jack Absalom (1927-2019) XLarge Original Oil Painting 'Shifting The Mob' 45cm x 68cm

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Jack Absalom (1927-2019) XLarge Original Oil Painting 'Shifting The Mob' 45cm x 68cm

A unique opportunity for the first time in 33 years to aquire what is one of Jack Absaloms (1927-2019) finest oil paintings on canvas. Listed in his book "Absalom paintings 1972-1996", this extra large original artwork is titled "Shifting The Mob" and is signed 'Absalom' and dated ('90') lower right. 

Jack writes "When I've been in the Everard Range I've often seen Aborigines working the cattle. Go to most of the cattle stations throughout Australia today, especially in Queens-land, the Northern Territory and the north of South Australia, and you'll still see Aboriginal stockmen. They seem to have a special affinity with cattle; they handle them very well. They also seem to really enjoy the work — you'll see them laughing and joking as they work. And they go to all the rodeos they can get to as well. This particular scene was painted when I was making a film for the ABC, I believe that if it was not for the Aboriginal stockmen, Australia wouldn't be at its present stage of development, because for many years they were the main workers of the cattle industry. "

Beautifully framed in an ornate antique gold frame and ready to hang. Both the artwork and the frame are in excellent condition. Very few Absalom artworks enter the open market each year and certainly fewer of this size and quality. This is a very rare opportunity to purchase an investment piece of art at an affordable price from one of Australia's finest bush artists. Provenance: Purchased direct from Jack Absalom Circa 1990, Private collection Tamworth NSW.

Dimensions

Image size: 45cm x 68cm
Frame size: 66cm x 88cm x 5cm

Bio

John Henry Absalom, colloquially to everyone as 'Jack', was born in Port Augusta, South Australia. He grew up along the Nullarbor Plain, west of Port Augusta, and from an early age developed a wide knowledge of the Australian outback from Indigenous Australians (Aborigines) who existed in tribes at that time. In 1949 he moved to Broken Hill, New South Wales, where he lived and worked until his death in 2019 in Broken Hill at the age of 91.

The landscapes of the country inspired him to start painting in the 1970s. Since then, Jack Absalom's paintings have earned him the Medal of the Order of Australia and the Advance Australia award. He was also one of the five members of the Brushmen of the Bush, a group of Australian artists who dedicated themselves to painting Australian landscapes. Using earth tones and detailed imagery, artist Jack Absalom brought the Australian Outback to life on canvas. Jack Absalom's artwork encompasses oil paintings, prints, and magnificent opal displays.

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