When sold in early 2007 the Brack painting ‘May of the Old Time’ (1970) became the highest priced Australian work of art ever sold. However Brack’s national stature has more to do with the genuine Australian experience his works evoke. The exhibition site’s design reflects the artist’s hard edged linear style that often led him


John Brack - NPG

When sold in early 2007 the Brack painting ‘May of the Old Time’ (1970) became the highest priced Australian work of art ever sold. However Brack’s national stature has more to do with the genuine Australian experience his works evoke.

The exhibition site’s design reflects the artist’s hard edged linear style that often led him to be misunderstood as taking an aloof, acerbic view of the world around him. The site includes a link to an online payment facility where users can purchase the exhibition catalogue. John Brack portraits are being exhibited from 23 August to 18 November 2007.

>> www.portrait.gov.au/exhibit/brack/