Sali Herman  (1898-1993) Original Oil Painting on Canvas "Petersham' 44.5cm x 59.5cm

An absolutely stunning and vibrant original oil painting on canvas by an Australian artisitic icon, Sali Herman (1898-1993) with impeccable provenance. This large artwork, titled 'Westbourne Street, Petersham,' (1987), is a view from the front verandah of Barry Pearce's old residence, done during a visit by the artist. Sali Herman visited Barry Pearce at 39 Westbourne Street, Petersham, NSW (now demolished). He painted the home directly across the street informing the occupant on the balcony he was going to paint him. The result is this vibrant artwork so typical of Herman's terrace home scenes. Provenance: The Private Collection of Barry Pearce, former Head Curator of Australian Art, Art Gallery of New South Wales. Both the artwork and 1980's style wooden and cloth frame are in good over condition for their age. A genuine investment piece of art that is rarely seen on the open market.

Dimensions

Image size: 44.5cm x 59.5cm
Frame size: 63cm x 79cm x 5cm 

Bio

Sali Herman CMG (12 February 1898 – 3 April 1993) was a Swiss-born Australian artist, one of Australia's Official War Artists for the Second World War. He was best known for paintings of inner city streets and slums in Sydney. He was awarded the Sulman Prize in 1946 for Natives carrying wounded soldiers, and also in 1948 for The Drovers. He won the Wynne Prize four times; in 1944 for McElhone Stairs; in 1962 for The Devil's Bridge, Rottnest; again in 1965 for The Red House; and in 1967 for Ravenswood I. Herman's works are held by the Art Gallery of New South Wales including Sleeping Cat (1983), Summer night, Mullerup (1975), Lane at the Cross (1946), and Yetta (1919); the Australian War Memorial including Native compound at Lae (1945), Surrender (1946), and Back Home (1946); the National Gallery of Australia including McElhone Stairs (1944), The Drovers (1947), and Saturday Morning (1948); the National Gallery of Victoria including Kirribilli (1959), and The Law Court (1946); the Cbus collection; the Benalla Art Gallery; the Newcastle Art Gallery; and the Rockhampton Art Gallery. His paintings convey the particular joy and magic Herman found in his immediate surroundings. He died in Sydney on 3 April 1993, aged 95.