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Theme: Beginnings
Artist: Edward MADELEY Birth/Death: Title: Chair Credit Line: Collection, Art Gallery of WA: Gift of the Premier's Dept, through Sir Douglas and Lady Kendrew, 1987 Edward Madeley’s exuberant woodcarving celebrated one of Western Australia’s unique resources, the rich hardwood of the abundant South-West jarrah forests. He was commissioned by the Western Australian Government to make this ceremonial chair as a centrepiece of its stand at the 1907 Franco–British Exhibition in London. The promotional display was typical of the presentations made by the newly-Federated Australian states at such at intercolonial and international exhibitions, in which art, crafts and trades were selected or commissioned to embody regional aspiration and achievement. More details Click image to enlarge |