The painting depicts Brolgas gathering at first dawn. Aboriginal mythology recounts that in the Dreamtime the Brolga was made into a spirit by the whirlwinds. The Brolga is acknowledged by Aboriginal people as nature's spirit dancers.

If you would like to know more about Brolgas at Dawn and the relationship with Aboriginal Art and culture, please read the following articles:

• Aboriginal Culture
• Harold Thomas, the Aboriginal Artist of the Aboriginal Flag of Australia