Ancient Valley, Glen Davis, 2023, oil on board, 30 x 54 cm

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Ancient Valley was painted en plein air in Glen Davis as morning light moved across the Capertee Valley floodplain. Executed rapidly in response to the shifting atmosphere, the work contrasts the vibrant warmth of the paddocks with the cool blue tones of the surrounding mountain ranges.

Broad, gestural brushwork and subtle tonal variation evoke the openness and scale of the valley, while the pale morning sky and distant ranges create a sense of depth and stillness. The painting reflects an immediate engagement with light, weather, and the expansive landscape of the valley.

Medium: Oil on panel, framed in Tasmanian Oak
Location: Glen Davis, Capertee Valley, NSW
Subject: Floodplain and distant mountain ranges
Palette: Yellow, Blue, White, Raw Umber, Burnt Sienna

Ancient Valley was painted en plein air in Glen Davis as morning light moved across the Capertee Valley floodplain. Executed rapidly in response to the shifting atmosphere, the work contrasts the vibrant warmth of the paddocks with the cool blue tones of the surrounding mountain ranges.

Broad, gestural brushwork and subtle tonal variation evoke the openness and scale of the valley, while the pale morning sky and distant ranges create a sense of depth and stillness. The painting reflects an immediate engagement with light, weather, and the expansive landscape of the valley.

Medium: Oil on panel, framed in Tasmanian Oak
Location: Glen Davis, Capertee Valley, NSW
Subject: Floodplain and distant mountain ranges
Palette: Yellow, Blue, White, Raw Umber, Burnt Sienna

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 Tasmanian Oak with a natural finish

Painting Dimensions:
30 cm (h) x 54 cm (w) x 0.8 cm (d)

How to Hang Your Painting:
This framed, medium-sized plein air landscape painting of the Australian Central Tablelands 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, where 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 plein air oil painting is currently framed in Tasmanian Oak, 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.