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Picture frame design
(c. 1906-1909)
Medium
pencil on transfer paper
Measurements
17.2 × 51.8 cm irreg. (image) 18.0 × 51.8 cm irreg. (sheet)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Lisa Roberts, 1976
Gallery location
Not on display
About this work
Melbourne-born frame maker Elizabeth (Lillie) Williamson was one of the most celebrated woodcarvers in Britain in the early twentieth century. It is not known what led Williamson to frame making, but woodworking was a popular activity pursued by women during this period. Williamson developed her skills well beyond those of a hobbyist, and her unique frames sit in stark contrast to the mass-produced frames of the time. Alongside her husband, Tom Roberts, Williamson moved to London in 1903 where she won several awards for her carving and undertook many commissions, including one for Queen Victoria’s daughter Princess Louise.
Artwork Details
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none
Accession Number
P178-1976
Department
Australian Prints & Drawings
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