Artist
Russell Drysdale
1912–1981 · Australian
Russell Drysdale became known for sparse paintings of rural Australia during drought and wartime, using elongated figures, deep shadows and ochre landscapes to create an image of the interior that became culturally influential.
Painting; drawing
Major Works
- 1948The Cricketers →
- 1947Sofala →
- 1945The Drover’s Wife →
- 1941Man Feeding His Dogs →
- 1945Walls of China →
- 1941Sunday Evening →
- 1946Joe →
- 1953Shopping Day →
- 1941Moody’s Pub →
- 1947The Rabbiters →
Interviews & Writing
- Museum-quality video search →RESEARCH QUEUEvideo
