Decorative object, Michael McCarthy, The Bendigo Series, c.1992

Historical information

One of many of a range of collectables produced by Bendigo Pottery featuring reproductions of artworks printed onto limited edition set of porcelain plates.
Michael McCarthy was born in Ireland and emigrated to Australia in 1966. His main focus has been pictorial paintings in which he observes nature and light. He returned to Ireland to live permanently in 1997.
The reverse of the plates says that the artist was local and he also produced oil paintings of various scenes around Bendigo similar to the images on the plates so the City may have partnered with Bendigo Pottery to create this limited edition series.

Physical description

0473.1 Sacred Heart Cathedral
0473.2 Tram and Public Buildings
0473.3 Shamrock Hotel
0473.4 Bendigo Pottery Stables
0473.5 Alexandra Fountain
Porcelain plate with printed artwork produced by Bendigo Pottery. Story of each building or landmark on reverse of plate.

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