The Mailmana to Omeo 1888

"The Mailman to Omeo" is an 1888 painting by Tom Roberts, a prominent Australian artist. The artwork depicts a lone mailman in the Australian landscape. He is seen on a snowy hill, likely on a mail run, under a clear blue sky, with the mail cart barely visible on the horizon. The use of light and shadow, along with loose brushstrokes, captures the vastness of the Australian landscape. This work exemplifies Roberts' interest in capturing the realities of life in colonial Australia.