Historical information

This is a portrait of Professor Michael Cousins in his role as Dean of the Faculty of Pain Medicine at ANZCA (1999 - 2002). The portrait was unveiled at a College ceremony/meeting on 30 July 2003. The portrait was commissioned by FPM to mark the Deanship of Prof Cousins.

Gary Lee Gaston is an Australian visual artist who was born in 1938. He is a painter, teacher and sculptor. He has exhibited in Adelaide and is a fellow of the Royal South Australian Art Society.

Significance

Professor Michael Cousins was instrumental in the establishment of the faculty of pain medicine and was its first Dean from 1999 - 2002.

Physical description

Oil on canvas painting of the Faculty of Pain Medicine Dean, Professor Michael Cousins set in a plain gold wooden frame.

Inscriptions & markings

hand written on the reverse in black ink - 762 x 632 / VM24 OIL liNen
•stamped on reverse in black ink: CENTRAL ARTISTS SUPPLIES / 45 Osmond Terrace / Norwood SA 5067 / Phone/Fax: 8364 2088
•hand written on reverse in black ink: GARY LEE-GASTON / O.A.M F.R.S.A.S.A.
•hand written on reverse in balck ink: PROFESSOR COUSINS 2003 / A.M. MB BS MD (SYD.) FFPMANZCA. FANZCA. FRCA.
•engraved onto brass plaque on front of frame: Professor Michael J. Cousins / Inaugural Dean / 1999 - 2002
•inscribed on lower right hand side of painting: artist's signature