Brett Whiteley is an icon of Australian art. Renowned for ability to create atmospheric and motion-filled landscapes, his imagery is always immediate, reflective of his pursuit for “beauty which can best be described as being on time for the appointment.”

Whiteley's 1990 etching 'Place De La Concorde' emerges from his series, titled 'Paris: regarde de côté', that was the last of his career. Inspired by his 1989 stay in the French capital, Whiteley set himself the ambitious task of creating 60 works on paper in just 60 days. In 'Place De La Concorde', Whiteley uses enigmatic and lyrical mark-making to create a work that is instantly atmospheric. Representing a scene and landmark that is quintessentially Parisian, Whiteley infuses this etching with his own distinct experience, an intimate reflection of the French city through the artist's lens.

Whiteley’s work is represented across Australian public collections and internationally at the Tate Gallery in London and MoMA in New York. An adjunct of the Art Gallery of New South Wales, his studio has become a permanent public gallery. For collector’s of important Australian art, Whiteley is a prize.

Brett WHITELEY (1939 - 1992)
'Palace De La Concorde' 1990
etching on paper
Edition of 10
Image Size: 15 x 19 cm
Dimensions: 41 x 39 x 4 cm
Signed: Editioned and signed in margin: 5/10 brett whiteley

Reference: Brett Whiteley: The Graphics 1961-1992, Deutscher Fine Art, Melbourne, 1992, p. 115, cat. 105 (illus. p. 96, another example)
Condition is 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.

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