Lot 13

This work is in good condition. There is discolouration throughout, consistent with the age of the print. There is some slight cockling. There are some spots of foxing on the mount. The work is well framed, with some wear and scratches. Please note that this work has not been inspected out of the frame.


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Influenced by Australian printmaker Norbertine Bresslern-Roth, whose prints were exhibited in Sydney in the late 20s, Ethleen Palmer begun to experiment with relief printmaking in 1933. She developed a complex printing tecnhnique of subtly overlaying colour, producing prints strongly reminiscent of Japanese prints, both in composition and execution. Her ability to capture the movement, detail and nature in the Japanese style gave her the name "The Australian Hokusai". Much interest has been shown towards the female Australian printmaking artists of the inter-war years, however Palmer's work has been somewhat overlooked. Her importance to the development of Australian printmaking, especially in the adoption of a Japanese aesthetic deserves greater recognition.