A break away - Tom Roberts
by Samuel HUYNH
Title
A break away - Tom Roberts
Artist
Samuel HUYNH
Medium
Digital Art - Digital Art
Description
A Break Away! (1891) by Tom Roberts, a cornerstone of Australian art, masterfully portrays the raw drama of life in the Outback. This vivid oil painting captures the moment when a flock of sheep, startled and parched under the searing sun, stampedes towards water. The dust-filled air, the urgency of the rider on horseback, and the golden hues of the scorched landscape bring the Australian pastoral experience to life. Roberts, a founding member of the Heidelberg School, uses light, motion, and realism to celebrate the grit and resilience of rural pioneers while highlighting the harsh beauty of Australia's wilderness.
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February 9th, 2025
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