FRAME: Original, by John Thallon, Melbourne, possibly recycled
Frames in this Louis XV revival style appear on paintings over a long time span.
Framemaker
John Thallon 122 Little Collins Street, Melbourne
Date
1896-1908
Materials
The frame is made using composition ornament on a wooden chassis. The surface is matte gilded with false gold throughout. Fine textured fabric has been applied to the inner scotia to replicate a fine net base.