Art Friday: Emily Hilda Nicholas
Artist: Emily Hilda Nicholas (nee Rix)
(1884 - 1961)
Born: Victoria, Australian (lived in Britain and Paris)
These are lovely soft gentle pieces of art (but also very Australian), just love the work of this artist. If you have time, check out her bio as she is a very interesting lady.
Biography source: http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/nicholas-emily-hilda-7837
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| Autumn, evening glow |
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| Studio in Paris |
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| Rix in horse back |
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| Picardy girl |
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| Sylvia and friend at Mosman |
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| Afternoon sunlight |
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| Catching the horse |
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| Bringing in the sheep |
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| On the hill top |
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| Spring time |
The art of Emily Hilda Nicholas is being exhibited at the National Portrait Gallery in Canberra until 11 August 2013. I do hope I can find the time to see this beautiful collection of her works.
Jo, these are beautiful! The softer colours are not representative of my part of this big country but I love them and think they are probably realistic for some of the cooler softer environments. Rix on horseback is rather like a "Billabong" illustration.
ReplyDeleteNow that you have said the "BIllabong" books, they all remind me of that in some way or other - Noah as a younger girl, Norah as a young woman. Perhaps that is why I like them so much. Even Noah's brother.
DeleteYes, They made me think of the Billabong books too. I have been in parts of Australia that look like that ~ not my present location though!
ReplyDeleteThey are very soft and pastel - quite nice. Very muted, too - not vibrant and bright like some artists. Both have their place :) These are quite nice; calming artwork.
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