Historical information

This painting is dedicated to Patricia Boyd, Robin Boyd's wife, on the reverse side. "Night of Love" was exhibited as a complimentary pair with "Days of Gold" at Laycock's 1965 exhibition at South Yarra Gallery, where Robin Boyd purchased it. It hangs in the living/dining room. "Three of the Players", the 1953 painting by John Brack, hung in this position in the Mark Strizic photograph in Robin Boyd's book "Living in Australia" p 80. The Brack was in the Boyd home until 2010, when it was sold.

Physical description

Abstract composition, predominantly in red tones but with blue tones in the bottom right hand corner.

Inscriptions & markings

Initials and date (DL 65) in centre at the bottom. On the reverse side - "1506" ; label on rear with cutting instructions, and" To Pat".