Australian Art Series: Tom Roberts, 'The Break Away'
Australia · 1974 · 35c
This stamp features the iconic 1891 painting 'The Break Away' by Australian impressionist artist Tom Roberts. The dynamic scene depicts a drover on horseback attempting to turn back a stampeding flock of thirsty sheep in a dusty, drought-stricken landscape. It is a celebrated work of the Heidelberg School movement.
Issued as part of a series celebrating famous Australian paintings, this stamp highlights a key work of Australian Impressionism, capturing the essence of rural life and the harshness of the Australian bush.
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Photogravure
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