JC82
John Coburn ( 1925-2006 ) Earth V, 1982, oil on canvas.
This large majestic painting ( 2 metres x 3 metres ) was for many years in the Qantas collection. In 2007 Qantas auctioned off several key pieces of their corporate collection.
Interesting the author of John Coburn’s book “ The Spirit of Colour “ told me he regards it as one of his greatest works , up there with the tapestry curtains , commissioned by Jorn Utzon, produced in Paris for the Sydney Opera House.
Provenance
The Qantas Collection
Sotheby’s Auction , Sydney , 2007
Private collection , Sydney