A HOT DAY – SUMMER 1888 – Giclee Print – David Davies

$ 230.00

A Hot Day – Summer 1888 by Australian artist David Davies is a quintessential work of Australian Impressionism, capturing the harsh, sun-drenched beauty of the Australian landscape. Print Size 88 x 61.5cm

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A Hot Day – Summer 1888 by Australian artist David Davies is a quintessential work of Australian Impressionism, capturing the harsh, sun-drenched beauty of the Australian landscape. The painting vividly depicts a moment of intense summer heat, with the dry, parched earth and stark light conveying the unrelenting nature of the Australian outback.

In the scene, a lone figure is seen walking through a vast, open landscape, with the sun beating down on the dry, cracked ground. The figure, dressed in light clothing, appears small and isolated, emphasizing the scale and harshness of the environment. The surrounding landscape is barren, with sparse vegetation and a faint horizon line stretching into the distance, reinforcing the vastness of the land. Davies’ use of space in this composition is particularly effective, drawing attention to the desolate, almost oppressive nature of the landscape.

The painting’s most striking feature is its treatment of light. The harsh, unfiltered sunlight is rendered in a way that makes the viewer almost feel the heat emanating from the canvas. The bright, almost blinding light contrasts with the cooler tones of the figure and the surrounding earth, creating a palpable sense of the midday sun and its effect on the landscape. Davies uses his characteristic loose brushwork and vibrant color palette to capture the intensity of the summer day, emphasizing the vibrancy and rawness of the Australian environment.

A Hot Day – Summer 1888 is not just a depiction of the Australian landscape but also an exploration of its climate and the way it shapes the people and their lives. Through his careful handling of light, color, and composition, Davies succeeds in conveying the experience of enduring the extreme heat of an Australian summer, while also highlighting the resilience of both the land and its inhabitants. The painting remains an important example of Australian Impressionism, celebrating the beauty and challenges of the Australian outback.

Additional information

Weight 1 kg
Dimensions 88 x 61.5 cm