Gallery News 2 September: James Gleeson, Sali Herman, Tony Irving

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Important Australian Paintings

James Gleeson (1915-2008)

James Gleeson (1915-2008)
The Monuments 1990
oil on linen
155.7 x 241cm
no.2355

Provenenance: The artist

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James Gleeson (1915-2008)
Study for The Monuments 1989
Charcoal and collage on paper
30.5 x 46 cm
Signed and dated 'Gleeson 12.9.89' L.L.
Inscribed 'Study for The Monuments' verso
Provenance: David Jones Art Gallery, Sydney
Exhibited: 'James Gleeson" Works on Paper' David Jones Art
Gallery, Sydney 25 Oct - 15 Nov 1990, no. 35
no.10792
To be included with the purchase of The Monuments 1990

James Gleeson's passing in 2008 marked the end of one of the greatest careers in Australian Art. Gleeson leaves behind one of the most important bodies of work ever produced by an Austraian artist. His devotion to, and mastery of Surrealism spanning the 1930's to the late 1990's remains an important record of not only his work but that of the Surrealist genre. Gleeson played a significant role in the Australian art world, not only as a painter and poet, but as a critic, writer and curator. Gleeson combined a great intelligence with skillful draughtsmanship and great facility in handling paint. Delving into the subconscious, Gleeson used literary, mythological or religious subject matter to allow the viewer glimpses of extraordinary beauty. The Monuments 1990 is a large work from the late period which convey a sumptuous monumentality.

Gleeson is represented in the National Gallery of Australia, all state galleries, most regional galleries, university collections, Artbank, and many corporate and private collections.

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Sali Herman (1898-1993)

Sali Herman (1898-1993)
Norfolk Island Scene 1970
Oil on masonite
45 x 55cm
Signed 'S Herman 70' lower right
Provenance: Private collection Sydney, Directly from artist in 1975
no.10789

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Ray Crooke (b. 1922)

Ray Crooke (b. 1922)
Greetings 2007
oil on canvas on board
59 x 49 cm
Signed: 'R Crooke' lower left
Provenance: Private collection Sydney
no.10537

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Eubena Nampitjin (b. c.1921)

Eubena Nampitjin (born c.1921)
Kunawarritjic 2004
Acrylic on linen
100 x 100cm
Warlayirti Artists # 860/04
verso: Warlayirti Artists 1000 x 1000
Eubena Nampitjin 860/04
Provenance: Warlayirti Artists
Eva Breuer Art Dealer
Private collection Sydney
no. 8597a

Eubena has painted some of her country south west of Balgo, along the Canning Stock Route. The circle to the right of the painting represents Kunawarritji (Well 33) and is the place where Eubena would often hunt. The circle to left is a small tjurrnu and a place where women dance. The strong lines in the painting depict the tali (sandhills) that dominate this country.

Eubena Nampitjin is represented in the National Gallery of Australia, all state galleries, many regional galleries as well as many other public collections throughout Australia.

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David Boyd (b.1924)

David Boyd (b.1924)
Untitled (woman under a tree)
Oil on board
49.5 x 59cm
no.10365

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David Boyd (b.1924)
Boy Chasing White Cockatoo
Oil on canvas
59 x 69cm
signed 'David Boyd' Lower left
no.10368

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Zhong Chen (b.1969)

Zhong Chen (b.1969)
Beijing Girl 6 2009
Oil on linen
132 x 132 cm
no.10665

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Upcoming Exhibition

Tony Irving (b.1939)
Other places, other views
Opening Saturday 12 September 3-5pm

Tony Irving (b.1939)
Promise of things to come
oil on linen
51 x 112cm
no.10802

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Tony Irving (b.1939)
Roman Spring
gouache on arches paper
45 x 63cm
no.10800

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Geoffrey Proud (b. 1946)

Geoffrey Proud (b. 1946)
Madrigal
pastel on paper
67 x 47cm
signed 'Proud' lower right
no.10167

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Geoffrey Proud (b. 1946)
Steam Shovel Love
pastel on paper
61 x 76cm
signed 'Proud' lower right
no.10165

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Featured Graphic

John Olsen (b.1928)

John Olsen (b.1928)
Papegeno
Etching 42/60
60 x 44cm
Commissioned by the Australian Opera for its
Australian Opera's 40th Anniversary Print Portfolio
(to be sold individually)
no.7734

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Current Exhibition

August
Gallery 1: Victor Rubin
Gallery 2: Winter Exhibition


Upcoming Exhibitions

September
Gallery 1: Tony Irving
Gallery 2: Spring Exhibition
Gallery 1: Judy Cassab & John Seed

October
Gallery 1: Spring Exhibition
Gallery 2: Sam Wade
Gallery 2: Rosemary Valadon
Gallery 2: Madeleine Winch

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