Lot 14

In good condition, only upon very close inspection some splitting of the paint can be seen in the hair of the figure. In addition some possible minor losses have occured within the flowers.


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Private collection, Melbourne

Paul Ryan's paintings allude to the lush and pure pre-colonial landscapes of mostly NSW. Inserted into these pristine natural scenes are colonial figures, often formally dressed in their military attire. Ryan attempts to draw attention to the impacts of colonialism on the landscape.