In the early 1940s Ralph Balson moved towards complete abstraction, referring to his new flat, geometric compositions as 'constructive paintings'. His 1941 show at Anthony Hordern's gallery in Sydney has been acclaimed as the first entirely non-figurative solo exhibition in Australia. Balson continued painting in this vein for the next 15 years.

Construction in Green is one of his signature ‘constructive paintings’ and part of the Art Gallery of New South Wales collection. It is available as a ready to frame A3 size print, exclusive to the Gallery Shop.

250gsm satin paper print
Off-white mat board border
Paper size: H29.5 x W41.5cm
Image size: H20 x W25.5cm
Fits a standard A3 size frame
Made in Australia
Exclusive to the Gallery Shop

Ralph Balson (Australia 1890-1964)
Construction in Green 1942
Oil on paperboard, 85.7 x 109.9cm
Art Gallery of New South Wales, purchased with funds provided by an anonymous purchase fund for Contemporary Australian Art
© Ralph Balson Estate
Print © Art Gallery of New South Wales