Lot 5

Work in very good condition overall. This item must be transported and stored with care due to the softness and heavy layering of the impasto paint. Stretched with no additional framing.
(LEONARD JOEL DELIVERY SIZE: LARGE)


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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.