The lamp post 1955

"The Lamp Post" is a 1955 drawing by renowned Australian artist John Brack (1920-1999). Brack is known for his realist style, which often explored the social and cultural landscape of postwar Australia. This work depicts a group of men, likely office workers, walking along a street under a streetlamp. The men are rendered in a simplified and somewhat stylized manner, emphasizing their anonymity and conformity within the urban setting. Brack's use of cross-hatching and detailed linework creates a sense of depth and texture, lending a gritty and evocative quality to this quintessential urban scene.