The Fountain - Thomas Vernon Carter

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Thomas Vernon Carter
The Fountain - Thomas Vernon Carter
Circa 1954

About the Item

Thomas Vernon Carter was born in Australia in 1890, he lived in Melbourne and was art master at Prahran Technical College Melbourne, until 1950. He painted extensively around the city and surrounding country sided. This particular work is a fine example of his atmospheric and impressionist style, which draws visual inspiration from the French impressionists. Signed lower left This painting depicts Carlton Gardens in Melbourne and shows a large crowd in front of the Exhibition Fountain. Which was also known as the Hochgurtel Fountain after its maker Josef Hochgurtel. Made in 1880 it sits to the south side of the Royal Exhibition Building, outside the Great Hall, which part of can be seen in the left of the painting. Framed Size: H 44.5cm x W 39.5cm x D 4.5cm Image Size: H 34cm x W 29cm Provenance: According to labels verso this painting was exhibited in the 1954 Victorian Artists Society Autumn Exhibition. It also has a sales receipt with Australian Government 2d Stamp Duty attached for the sum of Twelve pounds and twelve shillings made out to Mr P H Dewitt. There are also some interesting notes attached regarding a previous owner tracing the origins of the painting. Condition: The painting is in a good condition with no loss, cracking or lifting of paint. The frame is also in good condition and appears to be original to the painting. There is a very small gap along the paintings bottom right side vertical edge. This is due to the painting being mounted onto board. The board fits into the frame recess but a very small part of the of the painting falls short. This does not distract from the painting in any way and the painting is secure in the frame. Please see photographs.

Creator:
Thomas Vernon Carter (1890 - 1976)
Creation Year:
Circa 1954
Dimensions:
Height: 17.52 in (44.5 cm)Width: 15.56 in (39.5 cm)Depth: 1.78 in (4.5 cm)
Medium:
Oil,Board
Movement & Style:
Impressionist
Period:
1950-1959
Condition:
The painting is in a good condition with no loss, cracking or lifting of paint. The frame is in good condition and appears to be original to the painting.
Gallery Location:
Pymble, AU
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU97715466442