New Guinea
New Guinea
New Guinea
New Guinea

New Guinea

Sir Sydney Nolan Original

New Guinea  - Oil Painting

Sir Sidney Robert Nolan (1917  - 1992) stands among Australia's most influential 20th century artists. Educated at Melbourne’s National Gallery School and closely associated with the avant-garde Heide Circle, Nolan reshaped the nation's artistic identity through mythic narratives, bold abstraction, and experimentation.

In 1965, Nolan ventured through New Guinea as part of a Creative Arts Fellowship. The resulting painting, New Guinea, oil on canvas, captures the intense, ceremonial energy of the island’s people and environment. Bold hues and fluid forms blur the boundaries between cultural and modernist motifs.

Nolan's fearless mixing of media, cultural themes, and abstract expressionism vaulted him to national and international prominence; his works are held in all major Australian collections and continue to influence generations of artists.

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Artist
Sir Sydney Nolan
Creation Year
Artwork Size
134 x 162 cm
Framed Size
120 x 150 cm
Medium
Oil on Canvas
Location
Main Beach QLD 4217
Condition
Artwork and frame in good condition
Inventory Number
132300
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About the Artist

Sir Sydney Nolan

Sir Sidney Nolan is celebrated as one of Australia’s most influential modernist painters. Born in Melbourne in 1917, he transcended his working-class roots, his father was a tram driver to reshape Australia’s visual storytelling through deeply symbolic and mythic narratives.

Nolan gained widespread renown with his iconic Ned Kelly series, boldly portraying the outlaw through stark forms and brooding landscapes, works that fused historical legend with modern expression.

In 1965, Nolan traveled to New Guinea, allowing its vibrant landscapes and cultural richness to inspire a striking body of work, notably the painting New Guinea (oil on canvas), which merges ceremonial figures and tropical environs into an evocative, abstract composition.

His career was marked by relentless innovation, spanning painting, mural, illustration, and set design. He received major accolades, including knighthood, the Order of Australia, and membership in the Royal Academy. His works now feature prominently in national and international collections, solidifying his legacy as a master of Australian art.

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