Painting - Brisbane Golden Wattle (Acacia fimbriata)

Production date
1911
 Country
Australia
 State/Province
Queensland
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Description
Painting depicting Acacia Fimbriata or Brisbane Golden Wattle. Watercolour and gouache on toned wove paper.
Classification
FINE ARTS Paintings watercolour
Maker
Production date
1911
Production place
Queensland, Australia
Measurements
L563 x W382 mm
Media/Materials description
Watercolour and gouache on toned wove paper (green).

Matt board specifications: Crescent RagMat Cotton (100%) matboard, code 1106, Antique Gray.
Signature/Marks
<lower left corner> Ellis Rowan
History and use
Ellis Rowan (1848-1922) was a prolific Australian artist celebrated for her detailed paintings of flora and fauna. Rowan painted a range of flowers, plants, bird and butterflies during her career, and particularly enjoyed painting tropical environments. The Queensland Museum houses 125 of Rowan’s works, with a focus on plants and flowers. This painting depicts the Brisbane Golden Wattle plant. Golden wattle was proclaimed Australia’s official floral emblem in 1988, though it had long been popularly regarded as a national symbol. It also appears on the Australian coat of arms.
Registration number
H20461.101

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