“Summer at Carcoar,” by Brett Whiteley, is a 1977 landscape painting that falls under the Neo-Figurative Art movement. The artwork captures the essence of the Australian countryside with its sweeping curves and warm tones.
The artwork displays a broad and winding river meandering through a vast, golden-hued landscape, embodying the essence of an Australian summer. The river’s path is marked with fluid, serpentine lines that create a dynamic sense of movement and flow. The surrounding land is dotted with sparse vegetation, rocks, and a few scattered animals, illustrating a serene yet lively natural scene. The composition reveals Whiteley’s characteristic style of blending abstraction with recognizable forms, providing a unique perspective on the natural beauty of Carcoar. The painting is imbued with a sense of tranquility and vastness, portraying the quiet majesty of the rural landscape.
