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Drawing - Frank Ferrier, Pencil drawing, Dr Mike Birrell, 1996

  • Framed pencil drawing of prominent Queenscliff fisherman Frank Ferrier. One of a series of 10 drawings entitled 'The Old Salts'

    A framed pencil drawing of Frank Birrell Ferrier, signed by the artist

Drawing (collection) - Set of 10 framed pencil drawings entitled 'The Old Salts' by artist Dr Mike Birrell

Historical information

Frank "Megs" Ferrier was born in Queenscliff in 1911 and fished between 1926 and 1989 on a Couta boat 'Eva JF27''

Significance

One of the founding fathers of the Queenscliff Maritime Museum

Physical description

Framed pencil drawing of prominent Queenscliff fisherman Frank 'Megs' Ferrier signed by artist Dr Mike Birrell 1996. One of a series of 10 drawings entitled 'The Old Salts'

Inscriptions & markings

A framed pencil drawing of Frank Megs Ferrier, signed by the artist

Subjects

References

  • Dr Mike Birrell has been a prominent GP in Point Lonsdale for many years, but he is also an accomplished portrait artist. His story is an interesting one and the museum has his cards on display and for sale.
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