Fred Williams
1927 - 1982 Lysterfield II 1974- oil on canvas
Description
Fred Williams revolutionised the way we see and think about the Australian landscape. In the 1960s, inspired by the landscape of Victoria close to where he lived, he distilled the essence of environment in his paintings and works on paper. However, while the subjects were regional, Williams wanted to convey a wider sense of place. The local was the template for the more general, unifying elements of the continent.
Source: National Gallery of Australia: FRED WILLIAMS - Infinite horizons.