Lot 3
The Last Train 1989
lithograph, ed. 7/65
signed lower right: Jeffrey Smart
titled lower centre
editioned lower left
48.5 x 49cm
Estimate $7,000 - $8,000
Australian Galleries, Melbourne c.2002
Private collection, Melbourne
Jeffrey Smart, Australian Galleries, Melbourne, 1-29 May 1989, cat. no. 35 (another example)
McDonald, J., Jeffrey Smart Paintings of the 70s and 80s, Craftsman House, Sydney, 1990, cat. no. 351, p.162 (another example)
'The Last Train' captures Jeffrey Smart's fascination with modern cityscapes and the solitude found within them. This work depicts a desolate urban setting, the single figure in the frame enhances the sense of isolation and contemplation. Through his precise rendering of architectural elements and the careful placement of objects, Smart creates a sense of order and geometry within his works. The subdued colour palette and stark lighting in this print contribute to the overall atmosphere of stillness and quietness.
Hannah Ryan, Prints & Multiples Specialist
RELATED WORK:
Jeffrey Smart, The Last Train 1989, oil on canvas, 80 x 79cm, Sotheby's, Sydney, 16 August 1999, lot 8
© The Estate of Jeffrey Smart
Prints & Multiples
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8691
6:00pm - 19 July 2023
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141
VIEWING
Friday 14 - Sunday 16 July, 10am - 4pm
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CONTACT
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hannah.ryan@leonardjoel.com.au
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