Russell Drysdale (1912 - 1981)

GOLDEN GULLY, c.1949

ink and watercolour on paper

20.5 x 32.0 cm
38.5 x 47.5 cm (frame)

signed lower right: Russell Drysdale

Alan Greenway, Australia and USA
Thence by descent
Private collection, California, USA

Golden Gully, 1949, oil on linen on board, 66.0 x 101.6 cm, formerly in the Travelodge collection

This work is located in our Melbourne Gallery

This work is in very good, stable and near original condition.
The paper sheet is not laid down and has discoloured evenly over time.
There is a vertical linear band of slightly darker old paper discolouration to the right edge, and lower right corner, visible in the paper sheet image attached.
There are two artist pinholes to the upper corners.
Under ultraviolet light inspection, there is no evidence of past restoration.