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Frank Medworth (Brit./Aust., 1892-1947).

[The Bar]

c1920s. Drypoint, signed and editioned 7/40 in pencil in lower margin, 12 x 15.2cm. Slight foxing to lower margin.

An influential painter, etcher, teacher and illustrator, Frank Medworth studied with fellow student Weaver Hawkins at the Camberwell School of Arts and Crafts in London from 1910 to 1914. Wounded in WWI, he wore a metal plate in his head afterwards, which is believed to have caused him serious discomfort. Medworth came to Australia in 1939 and taught at East Sydney Technical College from 1939 to 1947. He was husband of painter Muriel Medworth. Ref: DAAO.

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Item #CL192-102

Price (AUD): $990.00  other currencies