Wilmotte Williams, Town Street, Australia, Circa 1970

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This artwork "Town Street, Australia" c.1970. is an oil painting on canvas board by Australian artist Wilmotte Williams, 1916-1992. It … Read more This artwork "Town Street, Australia" c.1970. is an oil painting on canvas board by Australian artist Wilmotte Williams, 1916-1992. It is signed at the lower right corner by the artist. The canvas board size is 15 x 18 inches, framed is 21.75 x 24.75 inches. Framed in original wooden grey and wood color frame. It is in excellent condition, The frame has some minor restoration practically invisible.

About the artist:

Wilmotte Williams was born in Sydney in November 1916 in to an artistic family. Best known for Paddington street scenes she also painted children, flowers and buildings and often combined subject matter. She was a pioneer of the charity art show movement. Williams was a conservation artist, and would paint buildings due to be demolished, such as the QVB or the Kings Cross fountain. Williams died in May 1992; the year of her death she received Highly Commended for 1992 Sydney Royal Easter Show. Her work is held in numerous private collections in Australia and the U.S.Continue Reading See less