

Curatorial Narrative The landscape painting “Mount Warning, New South Wales” by Fearnleigh Montague is a seminal work of 19th-century Romanticism. Executed in 1875, it exemplifies the movement’s emphasis on emotive and expressive qualities, as seen in the artist’s bold use of impasto technique to convey the rugged, weathered terrain of the Australian wilderness. The palette, characterized by earthy tones with deep reds, browns, and greens, serves to evoke a sense of primeval power, while hints of purple in the sky introduce an almost preternatural lightness. This dichotomy creates a visual tension that draws the viewer into the dramatic landscape.When enlarged to 56×44 inches, the chromatic structure of “Mount Warning” asserts itself with considerable force. The spatial rhythm established by Montague’s brushwork and palette assumes a commanding presence in a luxury interior environment, where it can be paired with materials such as
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