Lot 56

Work is in very good condition with no apparent faults to report. Framed size 62 x 72cm.


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Private collection, Melbourne

Combining her love of art and the land, Cathleen Edkins paintings revolved around her homeland on Coola Station. Born in 1922 at Mount Gambier, South Australia, Edkins quickly became a handy stockwoman, assisting on the homestead, competing in equestrienne and attending race meetings on behalf of her family. Studying art under the renowned Harold Septimus Power, she was encouraged to focus on the landscape and livestock. Described by many as the 'horsewoman artist', Edkins' drawing techniques reflects the realist style. Rarely producing studies prior to her paintings she painted en plein air when she could, using photos scarcely when the horses were galloping: "My eye is not quick enough to see how the muscles move, particularly when they are pulling hard or galloping, that is where a camera does help."