Original Painting, Sybil Craig OAM, Abstract, mid-20th century, watercolour on paper, framed artwork

An intimate original modernist composition built from strongly outlined, interlocking organic forms in deep green, ochre and burgundy, demonstrating Craig’s characteristic interest in colour, pattern, rhythm and simplified design. The work relates closely to the abstract and design studies represented in the National Gallery of Victoria collection, which includes works such as Abstract design in green, brown and pink.  Presented under a generous cream mount with glass in a gilt frame.

33cm x 29cm frame

13cm x 11cm artwork 

Artist biography: Sybil Mary Frances Craig (1901–1989) was an important Melbourne modernist and one of Australia’s notable female artists of the mid-20th century. Born in London, she arrived in Australia with her family in 1902 and studied with John Shirlow before attending the National Gallery School in Melbourne from 1924–31. In 1945 she was appointed an Official War Artist, recording women engaged in wartime industrial work at Maribyrnong. She was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in 1981, and her work is held by major public institutions including the National Gallery of Victoria, National Gallery of Australia and Australian War Memorial.