John Olsen’s ‘Simpson Desert’ is operatic. Orange earth cut with blue veins cascades up the page, crowned by a flash of periwinkle sky. Even in the driest landscapes Olsen finds life and form, his rendering of the plane complex, textural and magnetic. In the artist’s words, “Don’t think of form, think of forming. Forming is a growing, developing process, like a plant or living organism.”

‘Simpson Desert’ is an archival pigment print on paper, hand-signed by the artist. It is exceptionally rare to market, making this a precious opportunity for collectors of the artist, iconic art or landscapes. A genuine icon of Australian art, Olsen is represented across all public collections, contributing not only a distinct but a deeply contemplative perspective to the canon.

John OLSEN (1928 - 2023)
'Simpson Desert'
archival pigment print on paper
Image Size: 100 x 110 cm
Dimensions: 112 x 122 cm
Signed: Signed and editioned in margin: AP John Olsen
Comes with Letter of Provenance
Embossed with authenticity seal lower right. In addition to hand-signature, work is signed in plate lower right: John Olsen
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) John Olsen / Copyright Agency