The Quarry, Maria Island 1926

tomroberts

abstract expressionism

cliff

abstract painting

impressionist landscape

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

rock

fluid art

neo expressionist

acrylic on canvas

seascape

expressionist

"The Quarry, Maria Island" is a 1926 oil painting by Australian artist Tom Roberts (1856-1931). The painting depicts a quarry on Maria Island, Tasmania, and captures the dramatic landscape of the island. The composition features a towering cliff face, with broken rocks scattered in the foreground. It is characteristic of Roberts' realist style, which focused on capturing the details of everyday life and natural landscapes. This artwork provides a glimpse into the industrial landscape of Tasmania during the early 20th century.