Summer Muster
Summer Muster
Summer Muster

Summer Muster

 d'Arcy W. Doyle Original

 Summer Muster - Original Oil

Iconic Australian artist d’Arcy Doyle was born in Ipswich, Queensland, and became widely known for capturing the heart and history of rural Australia. Self taught and deeply nostalgic, Doyle’s work reflects the simplicity, warmth, and values of mid-20th century life, often drawn from his own childhood memories.

In his evocative oil Summer Muster, Doyle depicts livestock gathering under golden afternoon light, using gentle realism and soft, nostalgic hues to convey the rhythm and community spirit of country life, elements that became his signature style. 

Captures the warmth and rhythm of country life, livestock gathering under golden light, using gentle realism and soft, nostalgic colour palettes. His expert brushwork and attention to narrative detail evoke emotional depth and timeless community spirit.

His artwork has become ingrained in Australian culture, widely reproduced in prints, calendars, biscuit tins, and collectible originals, while the annual D’Arcy Doyle Art Awards preserve his legacy and celebrate his enduring contribution to the nation’s visual identity.

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Artist
D'Arcy Doyle
Creation Year
Artwork Size
51 x 61 cm
Framed Size
79.6 x 89.9 cm
Medium
Oil
Location
Sheldon QLD 4517
Condition
Two marks on the frame
Inventory Number
132250
Frame Information
Beautifully presented in an golden wooden frame

About the Artist

D'Arcy Doyle

d’Arcy W. Doyle was a 20th-century Australian painter known for his nostalgic depictions of his home country. Throughout his images of the outback and historical Australian scenes, he worked in a realist style reminiscent of the illustrations of American painter Norman Rockwell.

Born on November 19, 1932 in Ipswich, Australia, Doyle had no formal education in the arts and learned most of skills from copying the work of sign writers and by drawing his observed environment. He created many wistful images of his homeland Australia, and, in particular, scenes depicting the Australian outback. D'Arcy W. Doyle's artwork was painted in a realist style, and often contained scenes of children playing outside and rural images of people working the land.

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