It is titled "IDEAS FOR EXHIBITION CATALOGUE 1956". It is a Unique Historical piece, which was an Idea for an Exhibition that was to be held at the VICTORIAN ARTISTS SOCIETY, in Albert Street, East Melbourne, on 21st October 1956. It was called "5 CONTRASTS". 

The Artists involved were IAN ARMSTRONG, (Art Teacher), VERDON MORCOM, (Commercial Artist), HARRY ROSENGRAVE, (Civil Servant), PERCY WATSON, (Commercial Illustrator), and HERBERT WILKINSON, (Engineer).

It has come from one of the few remaining Sketch Books of Harry Rosengrave, after a Studio Fire at his home in Auburn Grove, Hawthorn. Harry Rosengrave, Ian Armstrong and Fred Williams used to go to Lilydale to Draw, Paint back in the 1940's.

It is Brighter than the photo shows, and on Paper. It is Unframed, and has come from a folio of Sketch work by the Artist. A confident artwork by Harry Rosengrave, and a Piece of Melbourne Art History.

Harry Rosengrave, (1899 - 1986). Painter and Graphic Artist. Studied at National Gallery School, 1941-48, George Bell School, 1946-50. and at Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, 1951-59. He participated in joint Exhibitions with Fred Williams, and Ian Armstrong. His work suggests elements of Surrealism, Modernism Typical of 1950's Bell School Students. He won the Caltex Art Prize in 1972. His Art is Represented in many Major Gallery Collections, and Corporate and Private Collections around Australia.

It is in Excellent Condition, on paper, and measures, 3 1/2 inch by 8 inch, (8.9cm x 20.3cm). (Image size). (2 Examples)

It would make an Ideal Addition to any Good Collection of Fine Original Australian Historical Art. There is NO RESERVE. Ship to US/UK/EUR=$30AUS, within AUS=$12AUS. YES I do accept PAY PAL, Combine Shipping, and I WILL SHIP WORLDWIDE. Please have a look at my SHOP and other listings too