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Eirene Mort (Aust., 1879-1977).

Vaucluse House [NSW]

c1921. Etching, titled, editioned 11/50 and signed in pencil in lower margin, 9.8 x 12.8cm. Old mount burn.

“In August 1921 Mort wrote to the Vaucluse Park Trustees seeking permission to make a sketch in the courtyard at Vaucluse House, and in November 1921, following a Wentworth celebration day at the property, she donated two etchings to the Trustees, one of Vaucluse House itself and one of the stables, both of which had been exhibited as part of the celebration...At the second annual exhibition of the Australian Painter Etchers Society in June 1922 Eirene Mort exhibited 8 pictures, including ‘Vaucluse House’ and ‘Palm Court, Vaucluse.’” Ref: Sydney Living Museums (SLM).

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Item #CL192-108

Price (AUD): $880.00  other currencies