An original oil painting, "Open Gate" captures a quintessential scene in the Australian outback, where herding unfolds under a vivid blue sky against the backdrop of gums and bushland. Painted in 1986, the scene captures the one thing that Pro always mastered, the harshness and beauty of everyday scenes of Australia’s outback and bushland. Pro

Pro Hart, an iconic figure in Australian art, utilised expressive brushwork to enchant, narrate, and communicate rural life. He became famous for painting outback Australia where he drew inspiration from growing up on a sheep station and then living in Broken Hill. "Open Gate" exemplifies his signature style—richly colored, textured, and imbued with captivating moments waiting to be discovered.

For collectors of Australian and bushland art, "Open Gate" represents a remarkable find.

Pro HART (1928 - 2006)
'Open Gate' 1986
oil on board
Image Size: 29 x 29 cm
Dimensions: 46 x 46 x 5 cm
Signed: Signed

 
Comes with Letter of Provenance

Kibabe Colonial Gallery sticker verso

Condition: Very Good: Describes a work of art's image as Excellent, but may show some small signs of surrounding wear to paper or frame. There are no tears to paper margin or disruption to the paint surface.

(c) The Artist or Assignee