Mephisto Waltz I, after Liszt, 2024, oil on board, 22 x 30 cm

$1,200.00

Inspired by Franz Liszt’s composition Mephisto Waltz—which interprets the legend of Faust and the dance with the devil, Mephisto—this oil painting captures the element of fire. A blazing sunset ignites the sky, while a burning horizon glows against the darkening land, evoking both drama and intensity.

  • Medium: Oil paint on plywood, framed in Italian timber, ready to hang

  • Musical Composition that prompted the Painting: Mephisto Waltz by Franz Liszt

  • Genre: Contemporary Australian Landscape Painting, Alla Prima Landscape

  • Style: While this landscape painting adopts a realistic style, it is deeply infused with spiritual and emotive meaning, aligning it with the Romantic tradition of landscape art. Created using the alla prima technique — painting directly in a single sitting — it was completed wet-on-wet to preserve the spontaneity and immediacy of each brushstroke. The work was painted in response to Mephisto Waltz by Franz Liszt, allowing the music to guide the emotional tone and compositional rhythm of the piece.

  • Subject: Dusk sky and clouds over mountains in shadow

  • Colour Scheme: Magenta, Cadmium Yellow and Orange, Vermillion, Violet, Umber, White and Ultramarine and Indigo Blue

  • Features: This oil painting captures a dramatic sunset over a darkened landscape. Fiery golds and crimsons light the horizon, while sweeping clouds in deep purples and greys convey movement and atmosphere.

  • FAQ Buying a Painting

Contact Corinne to arrange to view this painting in your home ph 0432 922 653

Inspired by Franz Liszt’s composition Mephisto Waltz—which interprets the legend of Faust and the dance with the devil, Mephisto—this oil painting captures the element of fire. A blazing sunset ignites the sky, while a burning horizon glows against the darkening land, evoking both drama and intensity.

  • Medium: Oil paint on plywood, framed in Italian timber, ready to hang

  • Musical Composition that prompted the Painting: Mephisto Waltz by Franz Liszt

  • Genre: Contemporary Australian Landscape Painting, Alla Prima Landscape

  • Style: While this landscape painting adopts a realistic style, it is deeply infused with spiritual and emotive meaning, aligning it with the Romantic tradition of landscape art. Created using the alla prima technique — painting directly in a single sitting — it was completed wet-on-wet to preserve the spontaneity and immediacy of each brushstroke. The work was painted in response to Mephisto Waltz by Franz Liszt, allowing the music to guide the emotional tone and compositional rhythm of the piece.

  • Subject: Dusk sky and clouds over mountains in shadow

  • Colour Scheme: Magenta, Cadmium Yellow and Orange, Vermillion, Violet, Umber, White and Ultramarine and Indigo Blue

  • Features: This oil painting captures a dramatic sunset over a darkened landscape. Fiery golds and crimsons light the horizon, while sweeping clouds in deep purples and greys convey movement and atmosphere.

  • FAQ Buying a Painting

Contact Corinne to arrange to view this painting in your home ph 0432 922 653

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

  • Framed in Brown-black Italian timber

Painting Dimensions: 22 cm (h) x 30 cm (w) x 3 cm (d)

How to Hang Your Painting:
This original landscape painting is easy to install and ideal for display above furniture or in an intimate domestic interior. 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 is currently framed, 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.