Albert Namatjira is the most highly regarded of the Aboriginal artists that were part of the Hermannsburg School, a movement typified by its western/European approach to watercolour painting. His widespread success challenged contemporary ideas of indigenous communities, and ultimately paved the way for the vibrant Aboriginal art movement that exists today. Mount Sonder (Morning) conveys Namatj…

Provenance

Albert Namatjira, Hermannsburg, Northern Territory Mr Lou Borgelt Private Collection, Adelaide, by descent from the above Important Australian & International Art, Smith & Singer (trading as Sotheby's Australia), Sydney, 11 May 2016, lot 187, illustrated David Aspinall, Perth, Melbourne, acquired from the above The Estate of the Late David Aspinall, Perth