In an echo of nature itself, John Olsen’s work resists stagnation. It is in constant movement, his line looping through landscapes and lifeforms to evoke the interconnectedness and vitality of all living creatures.

‘After Chardin (The Skate)’ bears two inspirations – the 18th century French painter Jean Charmin, best known for his still lifes, and the marine animal, the skate. In Olsen’s image, Chardin’s richness meets the Australian’s verve, producing a composition that bursts with orange, indigo and yellow life.

Olsen is represented across all public collections, contributing not only a distinct but a deeply contemplative perspective to Australian art. This hand-signed fine art archival print is an exhilarating find for collector Olsen, foodies and those that love to entertain. ‘After Chardin (The Skate)’ is pure succulence.

John OLSEN (1928 - 2023)
'After Chardin (The Skate)'
archival pigment print on paper
Image Size: 100 x 115 cm
Dimensions: 112 x 122 cm
Signed: Editioned and signed 'John Olsen' in margin.
Comes with Letter of Provenance
Embossed with authenticity seal lower right. In addition to the hand-signature, this work is signed and dated in plate, lower right: John Olsen 02.Condition: Buckling along the right edge of the paper and minor tear in the upper margin
Condition:Very Good: Describes a work of art's image as Excellent, but may show some small signs of surrounding wear to paper. There are no tears to paper margin or disruption to the surface.
(c) John Olsen / Copyright Agency