"The first thing I looked at and noticed in this work was the Gum tree. Its beautifully warm-toned leaves have been painted using a large array of colours scattered throughout the branches. The trunk also is made up of many different colours, which adds an interesting shadow effect to the tree. The soft blue and purple used in the background give a sense of depth to the landscape. I keep finding myself getting lost in this painting."
- Freyja Wrigglesworth, 'My Choice' exhibition series, September 2022


Heysen, an Australian of German birth, was well known for his watercolour paintings of Australia.