Summary
Watercolour painting by G. Legros depicting a courtesan and her maid. The artist is not listed as an exhibitor in the Fine Art Court or general exhibits, so the origin of this painting cannot be stated, but the style marks it as being from continental Europe. It is probable that the painting was exhibited by a dealer or agent.
Physical Description
Watercolour painting on thick paper, depicting a courtesan and her maid. In ornate, gilded gesso frame with wooden back.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Cultural Gifts Donation from Dr Will Twycross, 23 Jan 2009
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Acknowledgement
Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program
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Artist
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Place & Date Exhibited
Royal Exhibition Building (REB), Nicholson Street, Carlton, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1880-1881
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Collector
Mr John Twycross, Elsternwick, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1880
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Inscriptions
Signed upper left corner: G LEGROS
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Classification
Royal exhibition building, International exhibitions, Exhibition heritage
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
400 mm (Width), 28 mm (Depth), 477 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Exhibitions: Melbourne International, 1880-1881, Royal Exhibition Building, Paintings, Art
