Description
Arthur Streeton, one of the most notable representatives of the Australian impressionist movement, presents an impressive work with the painting "About us the great sepulchral sky" of 1890. This piece is a vivid reflection of its mastery in the capture of the atmosphere and the Landscape of his homeland, Australia.
The painting is characterized by a vast extension of the sky, which occupies most of the canvas and dominates the visual field of the viewer. The title "About us the great sepulchral sky" already suggests a connotation of immensity and perhaps a touch of melancholy, which Streeton manages to transmit greatly effectively through its color and composition techniques. The sky, in tones of deep blue, is mixed with clouds that seem imminent and ominous, suggesting a storm that is about to be unleashed. This atmospheric drama is a distinctive streeton seal, whose ability to capture light and shadow allows you to infuse paint with a palpable sensation of expectation and severity.
In the lower part of the work, a strip of land anchor to the earthly world. Although simple, the earth's landscape is skillfully constructed, with brushstrokes that suggest vegetation and a plain that extends to the horizon. There are no human figures present in painting, which contributes to the feeling of vastness and isolation. This approach in the landscape instead of in people is common in the work of Streeton, who often preferred to focus attention on the natural majesty of Australia.
Streeton, throughout his career, has been known for its use of color and its ability to reproduce the light in a way that feels authentic and fresh. In "About us the great sepulchral sky", uses blue and gray in a tonal ballet that transports us directly to the place it represented. The technique of loose and fast brushstrokes that it uses, typical of impressionism, adds a dynamic texture to the canvas, reinforcing the sensation of a sky in constant change and movement.
Attention to detail, although apparent in the natural and expansive of the ceiling, is also reflected in the small and subtle color variations that create depth and perspective. This ability to evoke both macro and micro aspects of the landscape is what places Streeton in a prominent place within the landscape art canon.
"About us the great sepulchral sky" is not only a celebration of nature, but also an exploration of the immensity and power of the natural world against human insignificance. This approach is aligned with other Streeton contemporaries, who were also attracted to the grandiosity of Australian landscapes and their ability to evoke a vast range of human emotions.
In summary, this work by Arthur Streeton is a testament to his technical ability and his artistic vision, presenting us with a sky that is both beautiful and overwhelming. It is a piece that reflects both the essence of Australian nature and the emotional depth that a simple landscape can contain, consolidating Streeton as a master irrefatable of Australian impressionism.
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