{"product_id":"untitled-28-oct-at-7-32-pm","title":"Original Margaret Preston Woodblock Print– Western Australian Gum Blossoms, c.1932","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"\u003eAn original 1932 black-and-white woodblock print (made from the carved block) by renowned Australian modernist Margaret Preston, titled \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"\u003eWestern Australian Gum Blossoms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"\u003e, measuring 15.2 × 10 cm, initialled in the block and published in an edition of 750 in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"\u003eManuscripts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"\u003e magazine, with few surviving. Beautifully presented in a timber frame with cream double matting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeaturing 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34cm x 25cm frame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15cm x 10cm artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMargaret 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Woodberry's Vintage Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50980752949505,"sku":null,"price":1495.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/7840\/7169\/files\/IMG_5908.jpg?v=1793177595","url":"https:\/\/woodberrys-art.myshopify.com\/products\/untitled-28-oct-at-7-32-pm","provider":"Woodberry's Vintage Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}