Historical information
Early self portrait of famous painter Lionel Lindsay. Lionel was one of the famous family of artists, which included Norman Lindsay, Percy Lindsay, Daryl Lindsay and Ruby Lindsay.
Significance
A rare early self portrait by Lionel Lindsay, showing himself in a "Spanish style", before he followed his dream and went to Spain. Lionel became a famous artist in Australia and Europe, especially noted for his Spanish etchings.
Physical description
Watercolour painting on paper of self portrait by Lionel Lindsay.
Inscriptions & markings
Signed "Lionel Lindsay 1899"
