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Ned Kelly on his rust horse
Ned Kelly on his rust horse — shown in a room setting
Ned Kelly on his rust horse
Ned Kelly on his rust horse
Ned Kelly on his rust horse — artist's signature
Ned Kelly on his rust horse — edge view
Ned Kelly on his rust horse — detail
Ned Kelly on his rust horse — shown hanging
Painting by Max Horst Sokolowski 219 Artworks Sold

Ned Kelly

Acrylic, Canvas, Framed by Artist

62cm (W) x 62cm (H) x 4cm (D)

Signed Certificate of Authenticity
A$1,900

Artwork Description

This painting depicts the Australian folk hero Ned Kelly, covered in rust and riding a metal, rusty horse on wheels. The scene is set in the red light of the Australian desert, with a sandstorm brewing in the distance.

The painting is full of symbolism. The rust represents Kelly's outlaw status, as well as the passage of time. The metal horse is a reminder of Kelly's resilience and determination, even in the face of overwhelming odds. The red light of the desert evokes a sense of danger and excitement, while the sandstorm suggests the inevitability of change.

The painting is a powerful and evocative depiction of Ned Kelly, one of Australia's most iconic figures. It is a reminder of his legacy as a rebel and outlaw, but also of his courage and determination. The painting is sure to be a conversation starter and a source of inspiration for years to come.

Artist Bio
Photo of Max Horst Sokolowski
Max Horst Sokolowski 254 artworks | 127 Sold

I am full-time contemporary Australian painter having completed a Master Degree at the European Academy of Arts in 1997. I generally paint under the name "Max Horst". Exploring the nature of people and the relationships between them, my paintings are very often short stories of small,daily moments of life. I distill these relationships through simplified forms and shapes, developing my own code of symbols - a code which is constantly changing and developing over time.In my quest for simplicity and honesty I draw much of my inspiration from cave paintings and naive art, “because I find them very honest as a form of art”.Using oil, acrylic, watercolor, gouache, I may mix them with drawing techniques. Natural pigments of earth colors are the base of my palette. With an intuitive preoccupation with color, form and line my work belies a carefully considered composition and an appreciation of the nature of human interaction.