Artists statement

Born: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 1848; Lived and worked: New Zealand 1866-1877, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States 1892-1905; Papua New Guinea 1916 and 1918; Died: Macedon, Victoria, Australia 1922

Historical information

Nationalism

Physical description

Dense bush landscape with pink flowers, yellow trees and tall gum trees. Gold brushed timber frame.

Inscriptions & markings

Recto: Signed "Ellis Rowan" in brown watercolour in l.l.c of composition; Not dated; Not titled

Mounting & framing

Gold brushed timber frame with decorative gesso edge and pale green window mount