Historical information

The Churchill Island collection (belonging to Phillip Island Nature Parks) includes several artworks, both original and printed, from the late 1800s. The collection is presented in sets and series, of which this painting belongs to the Artworks series.

Significance

Attributed to Margaret Amess (youngest child of Samuel and Jane Amess) and gifted to Mary Clay.

Physical description

Painted scene of a rowboat at sea with a low sky in shades of pink and a full moon above. In large elaborate faded gold gilt frame and is orginal.