"Benalla Burn Off" – Original Oil Painting on Board, Framed in Walnut Frame
There’s a quiet ritual that plays out in the Australian countryside—an annual rhythm of fire and renewal. “Benalla Burn Off” captures that moment with haunting beauty and subtle power, as local farmers in Victoria prepare their fields for a new season.
Rod Moore’s original oil painting offers a contemporary impressionist take on this rural practice. Painted with confident brushwork and a restrained palette, the scene reveals a wide, sunlit paddock set against a rising plume of smoke drifting skyward. Hazy gum trees form a silhouetted barrier between earth and sky, tinged with soft pinks and mauves that speak to both dust and dusk.
There’s a story here—of land, of labour, and of life lived close to nature. The composition is simple but strong, built on tonal contrast and emotional atmosphere. The field glows in warm, dry tones of ochre and peach, while the smoke billows upward in muted greys and lilacs, diffusing into a serene blue sky. A fence line in the foreground adds a rustic punctuation to the quiet drama.
Framed in a clean walnut frame with a matte white inset, the painting offers a refined, gallery-ready presentation. It’s a tribute to the Australian farming tradition—both timeless and contemporary in its portrayal.
Details:
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Title: Benalla Burn Off
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Medium: Oil on Canvas
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Size: 40cm x 50cm unframed
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Framed: Walnut frame with matte white edge
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Signed: Yes, lower right
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Year: 2025
For those who appreciate the land and the lives shaped by it. “Benalla Burn Off” is a subtle, atmospheric work that brings a piece of the Australian bush into your collection.