George Baldessin 'Performer' george bell circle

George Baldessin 'Performer' george bell circleGeorge Baldessin is still regarded as one of Australias preeminent artists to this day. During his short but influential lifetime he was considered on par with Brett Whiteley, with both artists eschewing the dominant mode of abstraction in favour of lyrical, figurative imagery. Etching for Baldessin represented a field for innovation free of the physical and financial restraints of sculpture. A bold etching by Baldessin, 'Performer' is a pivotal work

an unknown bride and the White Rabbit share a “cheers”

Against a black background

his atmospheric landscapes are less about preciness and more a vehicle for emotional contemplation

The sun rises each morning on a new day

'The Red Tree'

before teaching himself fine art

This etching highlights her eye for detail

The result is sensuous and quintessential Whiteley

accession number: 20062G6

he forged a style that combined photo-realism

Ron Harbeck’s work is dreamlike

‘Australian Sunrise’ is a portrait of a flower