B.J. Gorman - "Braidwood'S Pioneer Buildings" - Oil On Canvas Panel

Overview

An Oil Painting On Canvas Panel Depicting A Streetscape Of Historic Pioneer Buildings In Braidwood, New South Wales. The Scene Shows A Row Of Colonial-Era Stone And Timber Buildings Including A Hotel, Set Along A Dirt Road With Trees To The Left. The Palette Is Composed Of Earthy Browns, Ochres, Muted Greens And A Soft Blue-Grey Sky.

The Work Is Signed And Dated Lower Right.J. Gorman, Member Of The Canberra Art Society, And Notes That The Buildings Were Built About 1850 Of Solid Stone, Mostly Convict-Built. The Inscription Further Notes That The Small Buildings Were Solicitor'S Offices And Stock And Station Agencies At The Front, Extending To Residences At The Rear. It Also Records That Scenes From The "Ned Kelly" Film Were Taken At This Spot.

The Painting Is Presented In A Timber Frame With A Linen Mat Surround And A White Inner Slip.

Condition

The Painting Surface Appears Stable With Visible Brushwork Throughout. There Is Staining To The Linen Mat At The Lower Right Corner. The White Inner Frame Moulding Shows Cracking And Paint Loss. The Frame Corner Join At The Lower Right Shows Separation. The Backing Paper On The Verso Is Torn And Lifting At The Corners, With A Ring Stain Visible. The Outer Timber Frame Shows General Age-Related Wear And Scuffing. Refer To Images.

Specifications

* Medium: Oil On Canvas Panel
* Title: Braidwood'S Pioneer Buildings
* Support: Morilla Hand Made Canvas Panel (16 X 20 Inches)
* Signed: Lower Right, Dated '78
* Frame: Timber Frame With Linen Mat Surround And White Inner Slip
* Certificate Of Authenticity: Not Present636085+5

Location of item: 18 Paradise Road, Acacia Ridge, QLD, Australia

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