Historical information

Born in 1903, Norman Penrose studied at the Bendigo School of Mines. A painter and a teacher, he lived in Bendigo most of his life.

Physical description

Watercolour painting by Norman Penrose titled "Bendigo Mining Country." It shows a barren landscape of green shrubs and reddish dirt under a cloudy sky. A single poppet head and a chimney with smoke coming out can be seen on the right hand side with two houses further away. The painting is signed on the bottom left-hand side. The painting is under glass in a light brown wooden frame.
Norman Penrose Collection

Inscriptions & markings

On the back "Norman W. Penrose" ("Bendigo Mining Country') 14 Barkly Terrace, Bendigo. phone: 36420. In red chalk No 4 within a circle.