Historical information
The painting was purchased from the Eltham Outdoor Art Show.
Significance
Smith endeavours to capture mood, atmosphere and light in this work by heightening and intensifying the imagery where possible. Smith is concerned with expressing a 'sense of place' inherent in the subject matter.
Physical description
Painting of a landscape at dusk with dirt walking track and trees somewhere in Eltham. Oil on composition board. Moulded frame. Painted in the 'Western Realist Tradition'.
Inscriptions & markings
Signed 'HARRIS SMITH/84' Hand painted in capitals in red paint; bottom right.
References
- Strickland Gallery Artist's galley representative website
