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Framed painting of Trossachs, Scotland

Freda Clarkson
1916
Subcollections
Royce family collection
Overview

oil painting of canvas of a lake in a rugged mountainous landscape with two small boats on lake. Surrounded by a simple light wood frame.

Historical information

Painted by Freda Clarkson at Kalgoorlie in 1916. Belonged to the Royce family at Greenough.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-72-GMOB0703
Item type
Landscape Paintings
Themes
Art and Design
Material
Oil Paint (Paint)
Width
510 mm
Height or length
660 mm
Depth
50 mm
Inscriptions and markings

Bottom right corner - F. C.

Contextual information

In the early 20th century, painting was a popular hobby for young women. Rather than paint the bush that surrounded them, they often turned to the “Home Country” for inspiration.

Keywords
SCOTLAND
Place made
Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, Australia
Year
1916
Primary significance criteria
Artistic or aesthetic significance
Comparative significance criteria
Well provenanced
Last modified
Sunday, 11 January, 2026
Completeness
100
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Framed painting of Trossachs, Scotland
Framed painting of Trossachs, Scotland

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