The L Tree was crucial in the search for the Ludwig Leichhardt Expedition of 1848. The L Tree was crucial in the search for the Ludwig Leichhardt Expedition of 1848. — shown in a room setting The L Tree was crucial in the search for the Ludwig Leichhardt Expedition of 1848. The L Tree was crucial in the search for the Ludwig Leichhardt Expedition of 1848. The L Tree was crucial in the search for the Ludwig Leichhardt Expedition of 1848. — artist's signature The L Tree was crucial in the search for the Ludwig Leichhardt Expedition of 1848. — detail
The L Tree was crucial in the search for the Ludwig Leichhardt Expedition of 1848.
The L Tree was crucial in the search for the Ludwig Leichhardt Expedition of 1848. — shown in a room setting
The L Tree was crucial in the search for the Ludwig Leichhardt Expedition of 1848.
The L Tree was crucial in the search for the Ludwig Leichhardt Expedition of 1848.
The L Tree was crucial in the search for the Ludwig Leichhardt Expedition of 1848. — artist's signature
The L Tree was crucial in the search for the Ludwig Leichhardt Expedition of 1848. — detail
Painting by Ron Holden 168 Artwork Sold

The L Tree

Acrylic, Cardboard (Requires Framing)

31.9in (W) x 40.2in (H) x 0.4in (D)

Certificate of Authenticity Included

(Requires Framing)

$1,350

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Artwork Description

This sketch of The L Tree was recently discovered in the State Library. Completed by the artist accompanying Havenden Healy’s 1852 expedition seeking evidence of Ludwig Leichhardt’s disappearance. Executed by ( name unclear ) either Rob Holden, Ron Holden or Thornton Throssel. ( Tomato sauce stains courtesy of the post lunch State Library Conservator).
Inscription on reverse reads…… On the Escarpment leading from The Great Sandy Desert to the Tanami, we found a TREE with an L carved in the trunk. Confusion reigned on the discovery of Luddi loves Leopold incised on the back of the tree. We took it to be either a declaration of loyalty to the German Emperor or an affirmation regarding a Prussian soccer team. The Mystery deepens !
( P.S. A heart exists in the middle of the painting. Hoozah for Ludwig )
The L Tree.
81cm X 102cm. Acrylic, paint pens, ink, watercolour crayons and pencil on board.

Artist Bio
Photo of Ron Holden
Ron Holden 246 artworks | 7 Sold

Diploma Fine Arts, Prahran CAE 1976 under Jeff Makin and Vic Majzner. Postgraduate Diploma, 1982 at Philip Institute of Technology under Betty Churcher. 1977....Artist in Residence at The Karolyi Foundation, Vence France (Through the Australia Council). A year spent travelling in Europe. 2017.....Set up The Left Bank Studio/Gallery in Castlemaine, Victoria. One person shows, 2019 and 2022. Sellout Show in 2024.

Commissions
Ron's studio is in Castlemaine, Victoria