Reclining blue figure
(c. 1930s)
- Credit Line
- National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1972
© Mary Cecil Allen
- Gallery location
- Not on display
Artwork Details
Purchased, 1972
© Mary Cecil Allen
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of the Joe White Bequest
Frame
The label, centre top reverse, remains on the original backing board. Typical of the simple aesthetic of frames in the 1930s, this one, on a watercolour, is in stark contrast to the framing by John Thallon of John Mather’s watercolours in the 1890s. (p.431.2-1)(15-2)(2003.475). Nevertheless, Thallon’s ledger for 1888–1903 details frames not unlike this, finished in white enamel with wide mounts for, among others, works by Bernard Hall. This simple half-round profile dates back to the early nineteenth century, with frames in this form being made from timber for the display of works on paper.
Note
1 Hilary Maddocks, ‘Picture Framemakers in Melbourne c. 1860–1930’ in vol. 1, Frames, Melbourne Journal of Technical Studies in Art, University of Melbourne Conservation Service, 1999.
Frame Details
- Framemaker
- T. S. Glasier & Co.
Union House, 284-6 Little Collins Street, Melbourne - Date
- 1923–301
- Materials
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The frame is a thin, rounded, cream-painted wooden profile, on a large watercolour, using a wide, white matt. The frame sections are simply mitred and nailed at the corners.
- Frame Condition
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Good original condition.
- Dimensions
- 85.6 x 83.3 x 2.0 cm; sight 81.9 x 79.5 cm