Portrait of Miss Frances D. Ellis, Artist 1947.
Antonio Dattilo Rubbo, Artist
This is one of the
paintings
in our collection.
It was made in
Mosman, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
in 1947.
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Object Detail
Measurements
Image: 1117 x 762mm
Media
oil on canvas
Description
"Rubbo spent a lot of time on this portrait of Frances, her hat was repainted several times, the frame on the canvas leaning against the wall eventually painted out. The image of this teaching successor, he pointedly emphasises in the title's suffix, artist." Pinkham, Kate. "Frances Ellis 1900- 1971" pub 1989 by the Sarjeant Gallery. Pg 21.
Credit Line
Collection of the Sarjeant Gallery Te Whare o Rehua Whanganui. Gift of Yolande Hutton on behalf of nieces and nephews of Frances Ellis, 1977.
Collection Type
Permanent collection
Acquisition Date
10 Feb 1977