Jonathan Dalton (1977) - Avalanche Evening

an original work of exceptional technical and artistic value by the multi-award-winning contemporary artist Jonathan Dalton. Dalton is known for his psychological hyperrealism and this panel represents a perfect example of his mastery in capturing light and the texture of materials (note the hyperreal rendering of the striped shirt).
Technical Data:
Artist: Jonathan Dalton (Australia/Ireland)
Title: Avalanche Evening
Year: 2009 (Irish Period)
Technique: Oil and Acrylic on Birch Board
Dimensions: 25 x 30 cm
Conditions: Excellent, "As Found". The work has never been cleaned or subjected to amateur restorations to preserve its integrity and original patina. A minimal and imperceptible trace of time is noted in the lower right corner, consistent with the painting's period.
Frame: Included, original black box frame.
Provenance and Authenticity:
The work is accompanied by incontrovertible provenance: on the back are the original labels from the exhibition "Boyle Arts Festival" (catalogue number 49). The red seal on the label confirms the sale of the work during the prestigious Irish festival of 2009.
Artist Information:
Jonathan Dalton is an internationally renowned artist, finalist for six consecutive years for the Archibald Prize (Australia's most important) and winner of the Whytes Award at the RHA (Royal Hibernian Academy) in Dublin. His works are regularly exhibited in elite galleries and form part of important private collections.