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Original Margaret Preston Woodblock Print– Western Australian Gum Blossoms, c.1932

Original Margaret Preston Woodblock Print– Western Australian Gum Blossoms, c.1932

$1,495.00

An original 1932 black-and-white woodblock print (made from the carved block) by renowned Australian modernist Margaret Preston, titled Western Australian Gum Blossoms, measuring 15.2 × 10 cm, initialled in the block and published in an edition of 750 in Manuscripts magazine, with few surviving. Beautifully presented in a timber frame with cream double matting.

Featuring an intricate arrangement of native eucalyptus blossoms and foliage, the work demonstrates Preston’s distinctive modernist style through bold contrasts, rhythmic linework and striking botanical forms.

34cm x 25cm frame

15cm x 10cm artwork

About the Artist

Margaret Preston (1875–1963) was one of Australia’s most influential modernist artists, celebrated for her pioneering contribution to printmaking and her distinctive depictions of Australian native flora. Born in Adelaide, she studied in Australia and Europe, drawing inspiration from Japanese woodblock printing and European modernism. Her bold compositions and innovative approach helped establish a distinctly Australian artistic identity, and her work is represented in major public collections, including the National Gallery of Australia and the National Gallery of Victoria.

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