Harold Lane
Harold Lane, born in Sydney in 1925, was an Australian artist known for his richly stylised landscapes and realistic figure studies, which attracted audiences across Queensland and beyond. Growing up in Queensland’s bush, he developed a strong connection with the natural world, which later became central to his work. At just 13, Lane began formal art training in Brisbane under F. J. Martyn-Roberts, marking the start of his artistic career.
Lane’s career was diverse. After World War II, during which he served in the merchant navy and with American Small Ships Service, he returned to Sydney, working by day and studying art by night. Lane’s unique style and storytelling flair gained him a reputation, leading to commissions, including a large mural for the Darwin Law Courts.
Throughout the 1950s and '60s, Lane exhibited widely, with his work gracing galleries across Australia and collections worldwide. Known for his colourful personality, he frequently enlivened exhibition openings with his lively anecdotes and signature bow ties. Lane's dedication to art never waned, and his landscapes, seascapes, and figure studies continued to attract patrons internationally. Even in his final years, despite health struggles, Lane remained passionate about painting, viewing each work as a continuous learning experience. He passed away in 2012, leaving behind a legacy still appreciated by art enthusiasts
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Original watercolour by Australian artist Jenny Wareham, depicting a sandstone cottage with garden, possibly in inner Sydney or near Hunter’s Hill, painted in 1985. Jenny Wareham is an Australian artist known for architectural and garden subjects.
24 x 29 cm (frame: 57 x 60 x 3 cm). Medium - Water colour
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Original watercolour by Australian artist Joan Prince, depicting a water tank and shed at Gulgong, NSW
Medium = Watercolours
Dimensions = 41 x 49 x 3 cm
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Gentle, soft pastel sky and water landscape, muted colors, minimalist style, low detail, painting in the style of oil, flat gray background, distant horizon with Newcastle city lights on the shore, serene mood, soft light. Gold frame, white matting
20.5 x 30.5 cm (frame: 42 x 50 x 2 cm)
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Original pastel by Australian artist Fleur Priestly, depicting an old stone police station, possibly in rural Australia. Fleur Priestly is an Australian artist known for rural and heritage subjects
A companion piece to Priestly's "Travelling, Country Style," also listed at Ausartwork.
Medium = pastels. Dimensions = 75x62cm
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