Farewell

Ink, watercolour & Collage On Paper

Actual: 27cm X 33.5cm (HxW)

Framed: 40 X 46 cm

Signed Lower right

Date: 1972

Description:

In 1972, the renowned Johnstone Gallery in Brisbane closed its doors. To mark this significant event, Brian and Marjorie Johnstone commissioned the talented realist painter Max Hurley to create a piece titled "Farewell". The artwork was then used for postcards sent to the gallery's clients to announce its closure; a copy of this postcard is included.

Provenance:

Johnstone Gallery, Brisbane (1950-1972)

Purchased by Mr Hewson, Clayfield, Brisbane, from above,

private collection by descent

Acquired from above.

Exhibition History: Group Exhibition “Remembering Brian and Marjorie Johnstone’s Galleries,” University Of Queensland Art Museum, 31 May 2014.

Publications: Qld Gallery Of Modern Art. Margaret Olley: “A Generous Life”, June 2019, pg. 170

Martin-Chew, Louise “Like A Family Reunion”: the Johnstone Gallery Exhibition at UQ Art Museum. June 05, 2014, Art Words.©Louise Martin-Chew.