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Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
Photograph - Gum Leaf, Alfred Eustace
This is a colour photograph of a gum leaf painting that is one of many done by the well-known self-taught Australian artist Alfred William Eustace (1820-1907). A.W. Eustace, an Australian artist, was born in Berkshire, England, where he was an assistant gamekeeper to the Earl of Craven at Ashdown Park. He migrated to Australia with his wife and children in 1851 and worked on the Ullina and Eldorado Runs on the Black Dog Creek at Chiltern, which was in excess of 50,000 acres of grazing land. A.W. Eustace was employed as a shepherd by Jason Withers and while tending his flocks in the solitude of the bush, Eustace turned his attention to painting and music to while away the long and weary hours. He endeavoured to capture the spirit of the bush painting on board, canvas or tin plate, but as these materials were not always readily available he then started painting on large round eucalyptus leaves from the White and Red Box trees that grew around about him. About 1856 he painted a small picture of the famous Woolshed goldrush and during the next few years became well known in North-East Victoria. John Sadlier, a police officer stationed at Beechworth said that Eustace painted 'some really exquisite scenes. He was of an easy-going dreamy temperament, a student of nature only, despising the works of men. Unfortunately his drawings were on eucalyptus leaves, the largest and roundest he could find and not on canvas, and no doubt have all perished long ago.' In 1876 the Melbourne Age newspaper reported, 'Eustace’s celebrated paintings on gum leaves are again attracting attention,…Mr Eustace is an elegant artist…he seems without effort to catch the colour and spirit of Australian scenery…' In 1864 A.W. Eustace held an Art Union in Albury, and again in 1884 in Ballarat. He exhibited at the Victorian Academy of Arts in 1877 and also held an exhibition of gum leaf paintings at Stevens Gallery, Melbourne in 1893. By 1896 he was receiving orders from heads of states in Europe, with his works acknowledged by Queen Victoria, Emperor Frederick of Germany and the Czar of Russia, as well as the Governors of New South Wales and Victoria. His paintings reflected his ability to paint the sky in his realistic style which is still noted by art critics of the day. A.W. Eustace was also a skilful taxidermist. The collection of birds and animals that can be seen at the Beechworth Museum are examples of his taxidermy skill. When not doing his work, painting or taxidermy, he regularly contributed letters and verse to the Chiltern newspaper, The Federal Standard. A book of verse in his hand writing was presented to The Athenaeum Trust by the Boadle family. In the 1870’s he became interested in spiritualism often being involved in lively debate at lectures and séances. Alfred William Eustace died in 1907 and is buried in the Chiltern New Cemetery with his wife Sarah and one of his daughters, Elizabeth.Colour photograph of an oil painting on gum leaf by A.W. Eustace. A man is panning for gold in a stream with a house and hills in the background. Under glass in a decorative gilt and cream coloured plastic frame.Hand writing on tape at back of frame: COPY OIL ON GUM LEAF 10" x 5" A W EUSTACE owned by Betty & Alf Brownlie 2260alfred eustace, gum leaf painting, chiltern, gold panning, gold -
Latrobe Regional Gallery
Painting, LINCOLN, Kevin b. 1941 Hobart, Tasmania, Still life with covered bowl, 1983
Oil on canvasSigned top left of painting. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Album - Autograph Book
An Album attributed to Prescott and Dawe by the Donor. Black leather look cover with "Album" printed in gold. Entries made between1910 and 1929. Album is stored in a black lidded box with "Strachan" printed on silver with a silver symbol of a lion. This is not the original box for the Album. Prescott & Dawe Collection Handwritten entries, drawings and paintings.autographs -
Brimbank City Council Art Collection
Watercolour Painting, Brunonia Australis (Blue Pincushion), 1994
Local WildflowersLocal Wildflowers - Part of a series of 14 commissioned for Keilor City CouncilAR0006Details of the plant on the back of the painting -
Brimbank City Council Art Collection
Watercolour painting - Indigenous Plants of the Basalt Plains. Part of series of 14 commissioned paintings, Calystegia Sepium (Large Bindweed), 1993
Local Indigenous PlantAR0117 Description of the plant at the back of the painting. -
Brimbank City Council Art Collection
Watercolour Painting, Lavatera Plebia var Plebia (Australian Hollyhock), 1994
Part of a series of 14 commissioned works for Keilor City Council, Local Indigenous PlantPart of a series of 14 commissioned works for Keilor City Council - AR0005Details of the plant on the back of the painting -
Brimbank City Council Art Collection
Watercolour Painting, Viola Hederacea (Native or Ivy-Leaf Violet), 1994
Local WildflowersLocal Wildflowers Part of a series of 14 commissioned for Keilor City CouncilAR0007Details of the plant on the back of the painting -
Brimbank City Council Art Collection
Watercolour painting - Indigenous Plants of the Basalt Plains. Part of series of 14 commissioned paintings, Pussy Tails, 1994
Local Wildflowers, Local Indigenous PlantLocal WildflowersAR0008Details of the plant on the back of the painting -
Brimbank City Council Art Collection
Watercolour Painting, Helene Wild, Large Kangaroo Apple (Solanum Laciniatum), 1994
Local WildflowersHelene Wild. Large Kangaroo Apple. Watercolour, 38 x 42cm - AR0050Details of the plant on the back of the painting -
Brimbank City Council Art Collection
Watercolour painting - Indigenous Plants of the Basalt Plains. Part of series of 14 commissioned paintings, Silver Banksia (Banksia Marginata), 1993
Local Indigenous PlantHelene Wild. Silver Banksia. Watercolour, 36 x 51cmDetails of the plant on the back of the painting -
Brimbank City Council Art Collection
Watercolour painting - Indigenous Plants of the Basalt Plains. Part of series of 14 commissioned paintings, Helene Wild, Running Postman (Kennedia Prostrata), 1993
local wildflowerHelene Wild. Running Postman. Watercolour, 37 x 50cmDetails of the plant on the back of the painting -
Brimbank City Council Art Collection
Watercolour painting - Indigenous Plants of the Basalt Plains. Part of series of 14 commissioned paintings, Helene Wild, Sunshine Diuris/Fragrant Doubletail, 1993
Local Indigenous PlantSunshine Diuris/Fragrant Doubletail. Watercolour, 50 x 31cm - AR0054Details of the plant on the back of the painting -
Brimbank City Council Art Collection
Painting, Helene Wild, Spur Velleia (Velleia Paradoxa), 1993
Local WildflowersSpur Velleia. Watercolour, 37 x 41cm - AR0055 (Botanical Illustration)Details of the plant on the back of the painting -
Brimbank City Council Art Collection
Watercolour painting - Indigenous Plants of the Basalt Plains. Part of series of 14 commissioned paintings, Helene Wild, Sticky Boobialla (Myoporum Viscosum), 1993
Local WildflowersSticky Boobialla. Watercolour, 42 x 29cmDetails of the plant on the back of the painting -
Federation University Art Collection
Painting - Acrylic on Canvas, et al, "...Giver of Breath and Bread" by Scott Pearce, 2004
Scott PEARCE (1972 - ) Scott Pearce was awarded at Ballarat Arts Foundation Award in 2005. He completed at Bachelor of Visual Art: Painting (Honours) at the University of Ballarat (now Federation University) in 2007. This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 2000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.This work was one of a body or ten paintings completed in 2004 while Scott Pearce was studying Visual Art at the University of Ballarat (later Federation Univesity)art, artwork, scott pearce, pearce, gippsland campus, churchill, shopping trolley -
Federation University Art Collection
Painting, 'Vice Chancellor David Battersby' by David McMaster, 2008
David McMASTER David was a student at University of Ballarat (now Federation University) Arts Academy when this work was undertaken. In 2007 David McMaster completed a Bachelor of Visual Arts (Fine Arts) Honours at the University of Ballarat Arts Academy, after undertaking a Bachelor of Visual Arts (Fine Arts) at the University of Ballarat Arts Academy from 2004 to 2006, with major studies in Painting, and minor studies in Ceramics and Papermaking. This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 1000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.Painting of Federation University Australia Vice Chancellor Professor David Battersby, on custom made shaped stretchers.art, artwork, david battesby, david mcmaster, vice chancellor, portrait, mcmaster, federation university -
Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic History
Painting, portrait, Robert Hannaford, 2013
The painting was commissioned by ANZCA to mark the presidential term of Dr Lindy Roberts from 2012 until 2014. The artist Robert Hannaford has a long history of painting portraits of politicians and distinguished professionals in the field. Oil on canvas portrait of Dr Lindy Roberts seated in front of a plain brown background. She is facing front on with legs crossed, one hand over the other resting on her knee. She is wearing the Presidential medal which is slightly covered by her multi-coloured jacket of pink, grey and white. The painting is set in a wide timber frame.[artist signature and date, lower RHS] HANNAFORD ' 13painting, anzca president, roberts, lindy, hannaford, robert -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
Painting - Oil Painting, Alfred Eustace
This is one of a set of 3 miniature oil paintings by the self-taught artist Alfred William Eustace (1820-1907). A.W. Eustace, an Australian artist, was born in Berkshire, England, where he was an assistant gamekeeper to the Earl of Craven at Ashdown Park. He migrated to Australia with his wife and children in 1851 and worked on the Ullina and Eldorado Runs on the Black Dog Creek at Chiltern, which was in excess of 50,000 acres of grazing land. A.W. Eustace was employed as a shepherd by Jason Withers and while tending his flocks in the solitude of the bush, Eustace turned his attention to painting and music to while away the long and weary hours. He endeavoured to capture the spirit of the bush painting on board, canvas or tin plate, but as these materials were not always readily available he then started painting on large round eucalyptus leaves from the White and Red Box trees that grew around about him. About 1856 he painted a small picture of the famous Woolshed goldrush and during the next few years became well known in North-East Victoria. John Sadlier, a police officer stationed at Beechworth said that Eustace painted 'some really exquisite scenes. He was of an easy-going dreamy temperament, a student of nature only, despising the works of men. Unfortunately his drawings were on eucalyptus leaves, the largest and roundest he could find and not on canvas, and no doubt have all perished long ago.' In 1876 the Melbourne Age newspaper reported, 'Eustace’s celebrated paintings on gum leaves are again attracting attention,…Mr Eustace is an elegant artist…he seems without effort to catch the colour and spirit of Australian scenery…' In 1864 A.W. Eustace held an Art Union in Albury, and again in 1884 in Ballarat. He exhibited at the Victorian Academy of Arts in 1877 and also held an exhibition of gum leaf paintings at Stevens Gallery, Melbourne in 1893. By 1896 he was receiving orders from heads of states in Europe, with his works acknowledged by Queen Victoria, Emperor Frederick of Germany and the Czar of Russia, as well as the Governors of New South Wales and Victoria. His paintings reflected his ability to paint the sky in his realistic style which is still noted by art critics of the day. A.W. Eustace was also a skilful taxidermist. The collection of birds and animals that can be seen at the Beechworth Museum are examples of his taxidermy skill. When not doing his work, painting or taxidermy, he regularly contributed letters and verse to the Chiltern newspaper, The Federal Standard. A book of verse in his hand writing was presented to The Athenaeum Trust by the Boadle family. In the 1870’s he became interested in spiritualism often being involved in lively debate at lectures and séances. Alfred William Eustace died in 1907 and is buried in the Chiltern New Cemetery with his wife Sarah and one of his daughters, Elizabeth.Miniature oil painting of a landscape with creek and surrounding trees by A.W. Eustace, under glass, in original dark brown timber frame with beige matte and a twist wire stand. One of 3 miniatures. Sticker on back: 188 (original Registration number)alfred eustace, chiltern, oil, landscape -
Wangaratta Art Gallery
Painting, Patricia Moran, Chrysanthemums, 1986
Moran was an Australian realist artist who specialised in floral works in oil. She was highly regarded for her skills as an artist as well as her ability to share her knowledge of painting. realismRural City of Wangaratta Collection, Wangaratta Art Prize Grand Winner 1986.A still life oil painting of pink and white chrysanthemums arranged in a glass vase with rounded gum leaves which has been placed on top of a round dinning table which has been covered in a white tablecloth.Obverse: P. Moran/ (bottom right corner) WANGARATTA ART SHOW/ GRAND WINNER 1986/ (plaque mounted on frame)wangaratta art gallery, patricia moran, still life, flowers, chrysanthemums, painting -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Photograph - Image, 1900s
Black and white photo shows the front of the Rutherglen State School No. 522 with women in long dresses and big hats. Probably for the opening of the school. The colour photograph is a post card reproduction of a painting "The Sabbath Hat" from Henry John Dobson, R.S.W. (1858-1928)Two postcards pasted onto either side of a piece of green cardboard, probably cut from an album. One photo is a black and white photograph. One is a colour reproduction of a painting.At bottom of black and white photograph: "State School, Rutherglen" On the top left corner of the colour photograph: "A Happy New Year" At bottom right corner of the colour photograph: "The Sabbath Hat" rutherglen state school, school buildings, sabbath hat painting, henry john dobson -
Federation University Art Collection
Painting, Robert Jenyns, [Red Truck] by Bob Jenyns, c2008
Robert JENYNS (1944 - 16/11/2015) Born Melbourne, Victoria Bob Jenyns' career spanned over four decades. Producing sculptures, prints, drawings, and paintings hee has participated in many of Australia's most significant art exhibitions including the first Biennale of Sydney (1973), the 1973, 1975 and 1978 Mildura Sculpture Triennials, the 1981 Australian Perspecta, the 2nd Australian Sculpture Biennale, and the 1990 Sculpture Triennial. Jenyns was a finalist in the 2006 Helen Lempriere National Sculpture Award, and in 2007 won the award with his work Pont de l'archeveche. At the age of 16 Jenyns studyied advertising art at the Caulfield Institute of Technology. He then studied fine art with artist/teachers including Ken Scarlett, Kenneth Jack and Fred Cress, and night life drawing classes at the National Gallery schools under John Brack. After graduating the 20 year old Jenyns taught sculpture and carving at Aspendale Technical School (Melbourne). Two years later he moved to Daylesford and where he taught art until 1978, having received teaching qualifications from Hawthorn Teachers College in 1972. From 1979 Jenyns was based in Tasmania, initially lecturing in sculpture at the Tasmanian School of Art and later serving as head of the sculpture department until 2005. Gift of the Jenyns family, 2021Painting of a red truck painted onto a stretched canvas.truck, bob jenyns, robert jenyns, transport, available -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Image, Fac-Simile Chromo Litho Art Studio, 1886 (Approximate)
Presented to R. Snart, who was an early settler at Browns Plains, Rutherglen Shire.Framed print, coloured, of painting depicting Britannia with two attendants and assorted British Colonial women, border in aqua with names of colonies in heart shaped shields (40 of them). Brown polished timber frame with gold painted insert.In main painting: "Colonial and Indian / Exhibition / London 1886" On border on white background: "Presented / With a Commemorative Medal / To Robert Snart" RH side of white background: (signature) "Executive President" (signature) "Secretary to the Royal Commission"colonial exhibition, indian exhibition, royal commission, robert snart, britannia -
Mont De Lancey
Painting
... Paintings ...Hand painted by Eliza Jane Quayle, mother of Gwen Sebire.White and green floral design painted on a wooden board.paintings -
Federation University Art Collection
Painting, Robert Jenyns, 'Deux Cheveux' by Robert Jenyns, 2008
Robert JENYNS (1944- 16/11/2015) Born Melbourne, Victoria Bob Jenyns' career spanned over four decades. Producing sculptures, prints, drawings, and paintings he has participated in many of Australia's most significant art exhibitions including the first Biennale of Sydney (1973), the 1973, 1975 and 1978 Mildura Sculpture Triennials, the 1981 Australian Perspecta, the 2nd Australian Sculpture Biennale, and the 1990 Sculpture Triennial. Humour and subtle satire is a focus of his work. Jenyns was a finalist in the 2006 Helen Lempriere National Sculpture Award, and in 2007 won the award with his work Pont de l'archeveche. At the age of 16 Jenyns studyied advertising art at the Caulfield Institute of Technology. He then studied fine art with artist/teachers including Ken Scarlett, Kenneth Jack and Fred Cress, and night life drawing classes at the National Gallery schools under John Brack. After graduating the 20 year old Jenyns taught sculpture and carving at Aspendale Technical School (Melbourne). Two years later he moved to Daylesford and where he taught art until 1978, having received teaching qualifications from Hawthorn Teachers College in 1972. From 1979 Jenyns was based in Tasmania, initially lecturing in sculpture at the Tasmanian School of Art and later serving as head of the sculpture department until 2005. Gift of the Jenyns Family, 2021Painting of a blue truck painted onto stretched canvas.truck, bob jenyns, robert jenyns, available, transport -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
Painting - Oil painting, Alfred Eustace
This is one of a set of 3 miniature oil paintings by the self-taught artist Alfred William Eustace (1820-1907). A.W. Eustace, an Australian artist and taxidermist, was born in Berkshire, England, where he was an assistant gamekeeper to the Earl of Craven at Ashdown Park. He migrated to Australia with his wife and children in 1851 and worked on the Ullina and Eldorado Runs on the Black Dog Creek at Chiltern, which was in excess of 50,000 acres of grazing land. A.W. Eustace was employed as a shepherd by Jason Withers and while tending his flocks in the solitude of the bush, Eustace turned his attention to painting and music to while away the long and weary hours. He endeavoured to capture the spirit of the bush painting on board, canvas or tin plate, but as these materials were not always readily available he then started painting on large round eucalyptus leaves from the White and Red Box trees that grew around about him. About 1856 he painted a small picture of the famous Woolshed goldrush and during the next few years became well known in North-East Victoria. John Sadlier, a police officer stationed at Beechworth said that Eustace painted 'some really exquisite scenes. He was of an easy-going dreamy temperament, a student of nature only, despising the works of men. Unfortunately his drawings were on eucalyptus leaves, the largest and roundest he could find and not on canvas, and no doubt have all perished long ago.' In 1876 the Melbourne Age newspaper reported, 'Eustace’s celebrated paintings on gum leaves are again attracting attention,…Mr Eustace is an elegant artist…he seems without effort to catch the colour and spirit of Australian scenery…' In 1864 A.W. Eustace held an Art Union in Albury, and again in 1884 in Ballarat. He exhibited at the Victorian Academy of Arts in 1877 and also held an exhibition of gum leaf paintings at Stevens Gallery, Melbourne in 1893. By 1896 he was receiving orders from heads of states in Europe, with his works acknowledged by Queen Victoria, Emperor Frederick of Germany and the Czar of Russia, as well as the Governors of New South Wales and Victoria. His paintings reflected his ability to paint the sky in his realistic style which is still noted by art critics of the day. A.W. Eustace was also a skilful taxidermist. The collection of birds and animals that can be seen at the Beechworth Museum are examples of his taxidermy skill. When not doing his work, painting or taxidermy, he regularly contributed letters and verse to the Chiltern newspaper, The Federal Standard. A book of verse in his hand writing was presented to The Athenaeum Trust by the Boadle family. In the 1870’s he became interested in spiritualism often being involved in lively debate at lectures and séances. Alfred William Eustace died in 1907 and is buried in the Chiltern New Cemetery with his wife Sarah and one of his daughters, Elizabeth.Miniature oil painting of a landscape, with creek and grassland in foreground surrounded by bushland and hill in distance, by A.W. Eustace, under glass in original timber frame with beige matte and a twist wire stand. One of 3 miniatures. No signature visiblealfred eustace, oil painting, landscape, chiltern -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Painting, Jenny Edmonds, The Commercial Heart of Kew, 1982
Newspaper article glued to backing board: HERITAGE WEEK - HISTORICAL PHOTO COLLECTION The launch Heritage Week (April 8-15 [1984]), the Kew Historical Society has arranged the display of large colour photographs (the Koelmeyer-Edmonds Collection) of early suburban Melbourne Street scenes. This important collection may be viewed during Heritage Week at the City of Kew Library, Charles Street, Kew. Laurie Koelmeyer, a collector old and rare photographs, commissioned Jenny Edmonds, a noted local artist, to paint scenes such as Kew Junction, Auburn Village and the Hawthorn Railway Station in historical detail from old photographs. The paintings were then colour photographed for the heritage Week display. Kew residents will see twenty photos in all at the Kew Library. We should feel honoured that our suburb has been chosen for this display. The Koelmayer-Edmonds team was invited to launch the public exhibition in Kew at the instigation of the Historical Society and its President, Rae Brunette, who are to be congratulated for their efforts in arranging this special collection. The State Bank has indicated its support for the photographic display. Later it is proposed that the completed paintings will be exhibited at the Head Office of the Bank to coincide with Victoria’s 150th Anniversary celebrations. The display at the Kew Library is a significant honour for our City and is one which you should not miss. The Kew Historical Society can be contacted on ’80 3657.”Framed oil painting on board of the 'Commercial Heart of Kew', copied and painted from an early postcard published 1905.Labels on reverse: "THE COMMERCIAL HEART OF KEW / COPIED AND PAINTED FROM AN EARLY POST CARD PUBLISHED 1905 / RESEARCHED AND DONATED BY MR LAWRIE KOELMEYER APRIL 1982 TO KEW HISTORICAL SOCIETY." "SMALLER COPY OF THE KEW HISTORICAL PHOT0 DISPLAYED IN THE KEW LIBRARY."jenny edmonds, cotham road -- kew (vic.), lawrie koelmeyer -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Painting - Painting - Watercolour, Kurt Winkler, The Happy Groom, 1942
Kurt Winker was born in Germany in 1902 and was a survivor of the "Arandora Star". He was sent to Australia on the "Dunera" where he was interned at Tatura 1940-1945.Profile head and shoulders portrait of probably a male internee dressed as a woman. Wearing a straw hat with netting around it. Rimless glasses. A green scarf around the neck that looks like plaid or tartan and a pink/burgundy coloured coat.Tatura Summermodel 1941 on mat board above the painting "The Happy Groom" Kurwin 42 on mat board under the painting Tatura 42 on bottom left hand side of paintinginternee, groom -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1/09/2001 12:00:00 AM
Also three colour photographs of Leann Edward paintings Dolphins, Kangaroo Bed Head,Balranald Pub displayed at Nungurner January and February 1996 numbers 04119.1, 04119.2, 04119.3 size 15 x 10 cmColour photograph of Aboriginal artist Leann Edwards before heading to USA to show her artwork to the world. Ten of her paintings launched by expatriate Australian gallery owner Mary Harbour Lakes Entrance Victoriaaboriginals -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Painting, Old Shire Hall
Florence Tatham Mellblom (nee Henry) was a painter, naturalist and photographer. She was born at Portland, Victoria, and studied art in Ballarat. She was a talented etcher from childhood, and joined the Portland Camera club. She also produced many watercolour paintings of the historic places of Portland. She was married (1932) to Karl Enoch Mellblom.Image of a bluestone building to the back of the painting. Next to it is a smaller reddish building. In front of the building there is grass and shrubland. Trees are to either side of the buildings. The sky is blue with white clouds.Bottom left - F Mellblomfemale artists, female artist, women, portland shire, bluestone building -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
Painting - Oil Painting, Alfred Eustace
This is one of a set of 3 miniature oil paintings by the self-taught artist Alfred William Eustace (1820-1907). A.W. Eustace, an Australian artist, was born in Berkshire, England, where he was an assistant gamekeeper to the Earl of Craven at Ashdown Park. He migrated to Australia with his wife and children in 1851 and worked on the Ullina and Eldorado Runs on the Black Dog Creek at Chiltern, which was in excess of 50,000 acres of grazing land. A.W. Eustace was employed as a shepherd by Jason Withers and while tending his flocks in the solitude of the bush, Eustace turned his attention to painting and music to while away the long and weary hours. He endeavoured to capture the spirit of the bush and painted on board, canvas or tin plate, but as these materials were not always readily available he then started painting on large round eucalyptus leaves from the White and Red Box trees that grew around about him. He became known as the "Bush Artist." About 1856 he painted a small picture of the famous Woolshed goldrush and during the next few years became well known in North-East Victoria. John Sadlier, a police officer stationed at Beechworth said that Eustace painted 'some really exquisite scenes. He was of an easy-going dreamy temperament, a student of nature only, despising the works of men. Unfortunately his drawings were on eucalyptus leaves, the largest and roundest he could find and not on canvas, and no doubt have all perished long ago.' In 1876 the Melbourne Age newspaper reported, 'Eustace’s celebrated paintings on gum leaves are again attracting attention,…Mr Eustace is an elegant artist…he seems without effort to catch the colour and spirit of Australian scenery…' In 1864 A.W. Eustace held an Art Union in Albury, and again in 1884 in Ballarat. He exhibited at the Victorian Academy of Arts in 1877 and also held an exhibition of gum leaf paintings at Stevens Gallery, Melbourne in 1893. By 1896 he was receiving orders from heads of states in Europe, with his works acknowledged by Queen Victoria, Emperor Frederick of Germany and the Czar of Russia, as well as the Governors of New South Wales and Victoria. His paintings reflected his ability to paint the sky in his realistic style which is still noted by art critics of the day. A.W. Eustace was also a skilful taxidermist. The collection of birds and animals that can be seen at the Beechworth Museum are examples of his taxidermy skill. When not doing his work, painting or taxidermy, he regularly contributed letters and verse to the Chiltern newspaper, The Federal Standard. A book of verse in his hand writing was presented to The Athenaeum Trust by the Boadle family. In the 1870’s he became interested in spiritualism often being involved in lively debate at lectures and séances. Alfred William Eustace died in 1907 and is buried in the Chiltern New Cemetery with his wife Sarah and one of his daughters, Elizabeth. Miniature oil painting of a landscape, with creek in foreground and bush and hill behind, by A.W. Eustace, under glass, in original timber frame with beige matte and a twist wire stand. One of 3 miniatures. No signature visiblealfred eustace, chiltern, oil painting, landscape