Thames

Thames by Albert Tucker
Artist
Albert Tucker
Date
1957
Style
Expressionism
Genre
Symbolic painting
Location
Art Gallery of New South Wales (AGNSW)
"Thames" by Albert Lee Tucker is a compelling symbolic painting created with oil that exemplifies the artist's connection to the Australian modernist movement and the Heide Circle. The work reflects elements of Expressionism, characterized by vivid colors and emotional intensity, capturing a haunting, almost surreal depiction of the river. As part of the Angry Penguins movement, Tucker's piece embodies the experimental spirit of Australian modernism, blending personal symbolism with innovative artistic techniques to evoke a deeper narrative.

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