Country Road Makers 1923 

Australian artist Tom Roberts' "Country Road Makers 1923" depicts a scene of laborers using a horse-drawn steamroller to pave a dirt road. The painting is a realistic representation of a common sight in rural Australia at the time, showcasing the hard work and dedication of those building the country's infrastructure. Roberts' use of light and shadow, along with his detailed rendering of the figures and machinery, creates a sense of movement and energy, capturing the essence of the labor involved in building a road. This painting, with its focus on the details of labor and the process of construction, is a testament to the importance of infrastructure development in Australia during the early 20th century.