Kenneth Jack AM MBE RWS (Australian, 1924\u20132006)<\/p>\n
Desert Ghost Town, Farina, South Australia, 1982<\/p>\n
A signed limited-edition collotype fine-art print by respected Australian artist Kenneth Jack, depicting the remote settlement of Farina in the South Australian outback.<\/p>\n
Jack captures the abandoned buildings, open landscape and subdued atmosphere of this historic former railway town. His careful treatment of the architecture and surrounding country reflects his enduring interest in Australia\u2019s old mining settlements, ghost towns and disappearing rural heritage.<\/p>\n
A collotype is a high-quality fine-art reproduction process valued for its ability to preserve subtle tones and fine detail. This example is hand-signed \u201cKenneth Jack\u201d and dated \u201c82\u201d in pencil on the margin. It retains its Franklin Gallery Certificate of Authenticity on the reverse.<\/p>\n
Artwork details<\/p>\n
Artist: Kenneth Jack AM MBE RWS
\nTitle: Desert Ghost Town
\nLocation: Farina, South Australia
\nDate: 1982
\nMedium: Limited-edition collotype fine-art print on paper
\nSignature: Hand-signed and dated \u201c82\u201d in pencil
\nCertificate: Franklin Gallery Certificate of Authenticity attached verso
\nImage size: 58 \u00d7 44 cm
\nFrame size: 80.5 \u00d7 66.5 \u00d7 3 cm
\nWeight: Approximately 3.8 kg<\/p>\n
Condition<\/p>\n
The print presents in great vintage condition. The frame displays light age-related wear consistent with its age and previous use. Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.<\/p>\n
About Kenneth Jack<\/p>\n
Kenneth Jack was an accomplished Australian painter, printmaker and teacher whose career extended across six decades. He became particularly recognised for his atmospheric depictions of Australian landscapes, historic buildings, mining settlements and remote outback towns. He was elected to the Royal Watercolour Society and received both an MBE and appointment as a Member of the Order of Australia.<\/p>\n