Historical information

Art Collection
Previously located in History House

Physical description

The painting depicts a body of water with two large trees in the foreground. The two trees are situated on the left side of the riverbank which extends across the foreground of the work. The trees extend beyond the borders of the work with only a few branches visible at the top of the work. To the right of the trees, on the surfaceof the water, is a boat with a large white sail. The river bed continues on the left and right sides of the work and is covered with brown trees. The background features a distant view of the riverbank covered in blue trees. The work has a gilded ornate frame with cardboard and gilded mount and glass.

Inscriptions & markings

Front: A.S. Murray
plaque attached to frame: SCENE on the RIVER MURRAY
Back: W. HAMER
__________Street, Ballarat