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Dusk in the desert, with orange glow on the mountains and deep blue shadows in the valleys in this landscape painting
Original plein air painting of the West MacDonnell Ranges at pink dusk, medium-sized oil artwork, above a blue armchair
Plein air landscape painting using discreet brushmarks of a pink-orange mountain rock face and blue shadows
An outback sunset plein air oil painting on the wall in pink and deep blues, in a sitting room with white sofa

Dusk on the Ranges, West MacDonnells, 2024, oil on board, 30 x 60 cm

$1,700.00
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This evocative plein air landscape painting captures the fading light as it bathes the West MacDonnell mountain ranges in soft pinks and purples. Painted quickly at dusk, the work reflects the brief yet intense moments of desert light, where the vast, towering peaks seemed to glow against the darkening sky. The artist’s swift brushstrokes convey both the fleeting beauty of the moment and the stillness of the outback as daylight gives way to night.

Medium: Oil on professional-quality plywood panel
Location: West MacDonnell Ranges, Central Australia
Subject: Dusk over the mountains in the Australian outback
Colour Scheme: Cobalt, Indigo, Ultramarine blue, Yellow Ochre, Burnt Umber, Burnt Sienna, Australian leaf Green

This evocative plein air landscape painting captures the fading light as it bathes the West MacDonnell mountain ranges in soft pinks and purples. Painted quickly at dusk, the work reflects the brief yet intense moments of desert light, where the vast, towering peaks seemed to glow against the darkening sky. The artist’s swift brushstrokes convey both the fleeting beauty of the moment and the stillness of the outback as daylight gives way to night.

Medium: Oil on professional-quality plywood panel
Location: West MacDonnell Ranges, Central Australia
Subject: Dusk over the mountains in the Australian outback
Colour Scheme: Cobalt, Indigo, Ultramarine blue, Yellow Ochre, Burnt Umber, Burnt Sienna, Australian leaf Green

Artwork Specifications

Certification:
This artwork is an original contemporary Australian landscape painting, signed and dated on the back by the artist.

Art Gallery Quality Premium Materials:

  • Art Spectrum and Windsor & Newton oil paints applied over a Matisse Acrylic Gesso

  • Professional artist-quality plywood board

  • Tasmanian Oak framing with natural finish

Painting Dimensions:
30 cm (h) x 60 cm (w) x 0.8 cm (d)

How to Hang Your Painting:
This framed, medium-sized plein air landscape painting of the Australian outback is easy to install and ideal for display above furniture or on a feature wall such as an entryway. Best suited to a well-lit space in either modern or traditional interiors, good lighting enhances the full depth and vibrancy of the colour palette.

According to Australian gallery standards, artwork should be hung so the centre of the piece sits approximately 155 cm from the floor. Adjustments can be made based on ceiling height, surrounding furniture, and whether the space is used for sitting (like a dining room) or standing (like a hallway). To preserve its condition, avoid placing oil paintings in direct sunlight, as UV exposure may cause fading or discolouration.

Framing Details:
This original oil painting on plywood is currently framed in Australian Tasmanian Oak in a natural finish, consistent with how contemporary artworks are often presented in galleries and private collections. It is fitted with professional D-hooks and wire for immediate hanging. Alternate custom framing can be arranged upon request.