Kenneth Jack Landscape Painting in Gilt Frame

This item is an original landscape painting attributed to the renowned Australian artist Kenneth Jack (1924–2006). The artwork likely utilizes gouache, oils, or acrylics on board, showcasing a rural Australian architectural scene. The palette is dominated by earthy, warm ochres and deep reddish-browns, contrasting with the cool, pale greys of the corrugated iron roofs and the textured green-grey foliage in the foreground. The composition features a sequence of outbuildings or farm structures, rendered with precise lines and a sense of isolation characteristic of Jack's structural landscape style. The painting is housed in a substantial multi-tiered wooden frame. The frame features a classic profile with an outer gold leaf-style gilded border, an inner textured linen or wooden slip in a neutral cream tone, and a dark inner fillet that provides depth. The craftsmanship appears to be mid-to-late 20th century, consistent with the artist's peak period. Condition-wise, the frame shows minor shelf wear and slight darkening of the gilt, while the painting surface appears well-preserved under glass, though slight yellowing of the highlight colors may be present due to age. Jack was famous for capturing the disappearing heritage of the Australian outback, and the detailed linework on the architectural elements is a hallmark of his professional background in graphics and drafting.