{"product_id":"aboriginal-head-charlie-turner","title":"Aboriginal Head - Charlie Turner","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking 1922 portrait by Australian artist Charlie Turner, featuring expressive brushwork and a focus on human form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis portrait by Australian artist Charlie Turner captures a subject with direct, painterly application. Executed in 1922, the work reflects the stylistic tendencies of the period, where artists employed loose brushwork to convey character and presence. The focus remains entirely on the head of the sitter, set against a neutral, thinly painted background that allows the features to emerge with clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurner uses a palette dominated by earth tones, deep browns, and ochres to model the facial structure. The application of paint is confident, with visible strokes defining the contours of the brow, the depth of the eyes, and the texture of the beard. The light source appears to come from the upper left, creating subtle highlights on the forehead and cheekbone while leaving the lower portion of the face in shadow. This approach provides a sense of volume and weight to the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is minimalist, stripping away extraneous detail to concentrate on the human element. By isolating the head, Turner invites the viewer to engage with the expression and the gaze of the sitter. The background, which appears almost unfinished or sketch-like in its execution, creates a contrast with the more worked surface of the face. This technique directs the eye toward the centre of the canvas, ensuring that the personality of the individual is the primary subject of the piece. The work is a study in light and form, demonstrating a technical proficiency in capturing human likeness through a restrained, focused lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/memory-of-a-voyage-rene-magritte\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMemory of a Voyage - René Magritte — René Magritte\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Charlie Turner","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58798784545103,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58798791295311,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58798791328079,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58798791360847,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58798791393615,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58798791426383,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58798791459151,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58798791491919,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58798791524687,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58798791557455,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58798791590223,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58798791622991,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Aboriginal-Head_Poster_CompositorV1_1789583046210.jpg?v=1789583898","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/de\/products\/aboriginal-head-charlie-turner","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}