Critical – Write a brief description of this painting of Ned Kelly. What do you think it is saying about Ned Kelly’s status in the 20th Century

Image provided via Michael Griffith’s Blog site
The image in question seems to be a depiction of Ned Kelly’s use of his weapon being a shotgun, revealing a more threatening aspect of the outlaw. Combined with his gun is his posture revealing himself to be on caution with his hands on the gun aiming it. Another observation is Kelly’s abstract black attire being his armor, a dichotomy to the lighter greenery representing the Australian wildlife, which is connotative with the 20th century perceived Kelly as a missing outlaw during his time. The surrounding nature could imply that it was Kelly’s hiding space with there being no signs of civilisation with mountains and trees being present rather than towns or people. This imagery leads me to conclude that the 20th century perceived Ned Kelly as somewhat dangerous outlaw to Australia in consequence to his weaponry that was difficult to find due to his hiding place surrounded, that I deduced from the scenery of nature.
In its content this is a potentially beautiful, expressive piece Dylan, but the grammar and the choice of vocabulary are…
HI Dylan, firstly it is a Summative (not Summatative) entry!!! Your summative entry contains many good ideas. You are a…
Some real sensitivity in the way you bring this unique landscape to life Dylan! Good work. *Please attend to editing…
Supportive and detailed, but more attention needed on your own final editing…. 🙂 *Please attend to editing your work carefully.…
Good supportive and detailed peer review Dylan. Well done. *Please attend to editing your work carefully. Here is what I…
A wonderful analysis of the painting, especially when mentioning the historical context of the time.
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An interesting interpretation. But please note my comment on your Summative Entry. It applies here as well. Try to express yourself more simply and be absolutely sure about what you are trying to say.
MG
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