The Selector's Hut (Whelan on the Log) by Arthur Streeton
Description: The Selector's Hut (Whelan on the Log), painted by Arthur Streeton in 1891, captures the essence of rural life in Australia during the late 19th century. The painting depicts a solitary hut surrounded by the vast, arid landscape of the Australian outback, with a figure, Whelan, sitting on a log. Streeton’s use of color and composition reflects the harsh, sunlit environment and the isolation experienced by settlers. The scene is rendered in a vivid, impressionistic style, emphasizing the expansive sky and the rugged terrain.
Streeton was a leading figure in the Australian Impressionist movement, known for his landscapes that highlight the unique qualities of the Australian environment. In The Selector's Hut, his portrayal of the rural setting and the daily life of the selector (a settler or landowner) showcases his ability to convey both the beauty and the challenges of the Australian bush.
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Location and Date Created: 1891, Australia.
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Medium: Oil on canvas.
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Full Artwork Name: The Selector's Hut (Whelan on the Log).
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Artwork Style: Australian Impressionism.
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Current Location: Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia.
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Subject/Topic: A depiction of rural Australian life, focusing on a lone hut and a settler in a vast, sunlit landscape, illustrating Streeton's Impressionist style and the challenges of rural settlement.