{"product_id":"harbour-from-kirribilli-grace-cossington-smith","title":"Harbour from Kirribilli - Grace Cossington Smith","description":"\u003cp\u003eA modernist view of Sydney Harbour, captured through broken brushwork and a soft, sun-drenched palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrace Cossington Smith remains a central figure in the development of Australian Modernism. Her work, Harbour from Kirribilli, captures the view across Sydney Harbour with a distinct focus on light and colour. The composition utilises a high vantage point, looking down a set of stone steps framed by foliage, which draws the eye toward the water below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCossington Smith employs a technique of broken brushwork, applying small, square-like touches of paint across the surface. This method creates a shimmering effect, particularly on the water and the surrounding greenery. The palette consists of soft greens, ochres, and muted blues, which work together to suggest the warmth of the Australian sun. Rather than aiming for photographic accuracy, the artist prioritises the sensation of the scene, using colour to define form and space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe structure of the painting is balanced by the vertical lines of the palm trunks, which provide a contrast to the horizontal expanse of the harbour. The steps in the foreground act as a physical entry point for the viewer, leading them into the scene. This work reflects the artist's interest in the way light interacts with the environment, a theme she explored throughout her career. By simplifying the shapes of the trees and the harbour, she creates a sense of order and rhythm. The painting demonstrates her ability to translate a familiar view into a structured, rhythmic arrangement of colour and light, moving away from traditional representational styles toward a more personal, expressive interpretation of the world.\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\/female-model-vilhelm-lundstrom-2\" 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;\"\u003eFemale Model - Vilhelm Lundstrøm — Vilhelm Lundstrøm\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/swimmers-carlo-carra\" 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;\"\u003eSwimmers - Carlo Carrà — Carlo Carrà\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Grace Cossington Smith","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58827336122703,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58827341758799,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58827341791567,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Harbour-from-Kirribilli_Poster_CompositorV1_1789887862150.jpg?v=1789888436","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/de\/products\/harbour-from-kirribilli-grace-cossington-smith","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}