The red hat
(1937)
Medium
oil on canvas
Measurements
(91.2 × 71.2 cm)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1943
© Courtesy of the artist's estate
Gallery location
Not on display
About this work
William Frater was one of the earliest modernist artists in Melbourne, whose work was strongly influenced by Post-impressionism and Paul Cézanne. The red hat is a portrait of Frater’s close friend, artist Lina Bryans. He had met Bryans in 1936 and was influential in her decision to become an artist. Frater and Bryans painted together for many years and he gave her the advice to ‘draw with the brush’, an approach that is clearly evident in his own painting.
Artwork Details
Inscription
inscribed in pink paint l.r.: William Frater
Accession Number
1225-4
Department
Australian Painting
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of The Vizard Foundation
Subjects (general)
Portraits
Subjects (specific)
hands (animal components) hats three-quarter-length figures women (female humans)