Harry Strongitharm Wilkinson | Portrait of Mother and Child QLD 1910

Harry Strongitharm Wilkinson
Portrait of Mother and Child 1910 (QLD)
Watercolour on paper
46 x 34 cm
Signed and dated lower right HSW 1910
Original restored frame

$4800

Harry Strongitharm Wilkinson b. 1842 d.1918

Artist (Painter)

Moved from England to New Zealand 1880, married Ada Powis and had three children. Moved to Sydney 1888 and fourth child born. In Sydney worked as journalist. Separated from wife in 1898 and moved to Brisbane, Queensland where he commenced his professional artistic career. His paintings include: Early Morning (Winter) Brisbane River (Welsby collection) and Fitz-Grafton and Poseidon (Brisbane Racing Club collection).