Brett Whiteley is one of Australia’s most celebrated artists best known for his sensual and lyrical paintings of interiors, nudes and harbour scenes. After establishing himself as an artist abroad, Whiteley returned to Sydney in 1969, and resided in the harbour-side suburb of Lavender Bay. His work became highly desired by collectors, especially his large-scale, brilliantly-coloured interiors and landscapes, including Big Orange (sunset), which were strongly influenced by French artist Henri Matisse.

This poster-sized print also includes detail of the complimentary sculptural work (Free standing ultramarine) Palm trees which was created the same year.

Image size: W65.5 x H56.5 cm
Paper size: W70 x H100 cm
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Brett Whiteley, Big Orange (Sunset) 1974 Oil and collage on wood Art Gallery of New South Wales collection© Wendy Whiteley

Brett Whiteley, (free standing ultramarine) Palm trees 1974 Painted fibreglass, Art Gallery of New South Wales collection © Wendy Whiteley