Oil painting of the Police Paddock, Melbourne, South West, c.1862-1880, by Eugene Von Guérard
Object Type
Artwork/Painting/Oil
Date Used
Circa 1862-1880
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Oil on canvas on wood panel. Painting is a view of a grassed landscape filled with trees, with two small Aboriginal figures at lower centre. Scene is depicted against a blue sky with scattered clouds. There are two handwritten inscription on upper section of reverse. Inscription on left reads 'Police paddock/Melb - S.W./between/1862 & 1880'. Second inscription consists of a title in quotation marks and the text 'E von Guerard'. There is a white auction sticker attached to the top left hand corner of reverse. Reverse of painting is braced by four metal feet screwed into the frame. Metal D-rings attached to reverse for hanging.
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 170 W: 235mm (H: 6 11/16 W: 9 1/4")
Date Used
Circa 1862-1880
Location
On display
Registration No
M16739.1
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