Philippe Le Miere’s ‘Study for Alice the First-class Marksman’ is a mash-up of two icons from Australian modernism: Charles Blackman’s Alice of Wonderland and Sidney Nolan’s Ned Kelly. Le Miere conjoins Kelly’s horse and body with Alice’s head, creating a surrealistic image. She is part Joan of Arc, part centaur – her head impossibly round the wrong way; things are still topsy-turvy in the outback.
Bright, bold and eye-catching, ‘Study for Alice the First-class Marksman’ invites new perspectives on Australian modernism. It brings together an unlikely duo, childhood heroine and infamous bushranger, to explore how Australian art history fixated on myth, finding personal resonance in the epics of history and literature.
For collectors of Le Miere, Pop art and Australian modernism this work is a compelling ride.
Philippe LE MIERE (1975 - )
'Study for Alice the First-class marksman' 2024
acrylic on canvas
Image Size: 66 x 51 cm
Dimensions: 66 x 51 cm
Signed: Signed lower right Le Miere; inscribed verso Philippe Le Miere, title and date
Comes with Letter of Provenance
Condition: Excellent
(c) The Artist or Assignee
This painting is a Study for a Major Work. As part of his creative process, Philippe Le Miere first produces a Study before a larger Major Work; both are original and unique, priced to reflect their different sizes.
This work of art comes unstretched to allow for safe and economical shipping. If you prefer, this painting can be stretched or stretched and framed. Please contact us should you wish to discuss what option suits your needs.