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Lloyd Rees (Aust., 1895–1988).

“New Lithographs” [Tasmanian Views]

1982. Suite of 13 lithographs, first two images editioned 38/40, the rest editioned 38/75, each signed and dated in pencil with printer “Fred Genis” blind stamp in lower margin, sizes range from 30.4 x 40cm to 30 x 57.3cm. In original folio, as issued.

The entire suite is illustrated in Kolenberg, Lloyd Rees, 1986, nos. 58-70. Lloyd Rees was a “widely respected painter of Australian landscapes and an exceptionally influential lecturer on the history of art to architecture students at the University of Sydney from 1946 to 1986. Born in Yeronga, Queensland, he began studying art in Brisbane before coming to Sydney in 1917 to work in the advertising firm of Smith and Julius (working for Sydney Ure Smith [1887–1949], founder of Art in Australia), where he met other artists. His Australian landscapes, while based on acute observation and deep affection, showed European traditional influences, particularly those of Italy and France. In 1923, Rees left on the first of four trips to Europe. It was after this that his palette became stronger. However, atmosphere was always combined with solidity and structure until failing eyesight made this increasingly difficult. Water, particularly Sydney Harbour and the Lane Cove River, was a favourite subject. In 1984, he was awarded an honorary doctorate of letters by the University of Tasmania, and the Order of Australia the following year.” Ref: DAAO.

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Item #CL203-70

Price (AUD): $19,500.00  other currencies