Untitled (Glen Helen Gorge) 1945

Albert Namatjira's "Untitled (Glen Helen Gorge)" from 1945 portrays the rugged landscape of the Australian outback, a common subject for this renowned Indigenous Australian artist. His watercolor technique, utilizing washes of color to depict the rock formations and sparse vegetation, evokes the harsh beauty of the desert. The painting captures the dramatic, towering cliffs of Glen Helen Gorge, highlighting the contrast between the rocky terrain and the limited greenery, which helps illustrate the challenges of living in this environment.