Arthur Boyd
1920 - 1999 The prodigal son 1946- oil on canvas
Description
ARTHUR BOYD
1920 - 1999
lived and worked in Melbourne
The prodigal son 1946
oil on canvas
106cm x 96cm
Acquired in 1986
Arthur Boyd was a painter, potter and printmaker from a family of artists. Boyd aimed to convey an inner emotional vision through his work, rather than describing the external world. He painted lyrical and emotive allegories on universal themes of love, loss and shame, often located in the Australian bush. These artworks draw on a wealth of literary and mythological sources as well as intensely personal and often ambiguous symbolism. Boyd had a strong social conscience and his paintings engage deeply with humanitarian issues.
Source: Art Gallery of New South Wales