Description
Brownie Downing – French School Children
A substantial original oil painting on board by renowned Australian artist and illustrator Viola Edith “Brownie” Downing, 1924–1995.
Titled French School Children, the work depicts a lively gathering of children rendered in Downing’s distinctive expressive figurative style. Downing became particularly admired for her sensitive portrayals of childhood, and her paintings, illustrations, children’s books, prints and ceramics attracted an international following.
The painting is signed “Brownie Downing” at the lower right. It is titled French School Children on the reverse and bears Catalogue No. 2, connecting the work to the artist’s documented body of original paintings.
Artist: Viola Edith “Brownie” Downing
itle: French School Children
Medium: Oil on board
Signature: Signed lower right “Brownie Downing”
Verso: Titled verso and marked Catalogue No. 2
Image dimensions: Approximately 62 × 51 cm
Framed dimensions: Approximately 74 × 63 cm
Weight: Approximately 3.12 kg before protective packaging
Condition
The original oil painting is in very good overall vintage condition. The existing frame and backing show normal age-related wear consistent with a vintage framed artwork. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.
This is a large, signed and catalogued original work rather than one of the prints, reproductions or decorative pieces more commonly encountered by Brownie Downing. Its substantial size, distinctive subject and documented title make it an appealing acquisition for collectors of Australian art and Brownie Downing’s work.
The listed price includes secure packing and delivery within Australia. Local collection may also be arranged.
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About TMC Art
TMC Art is part of Arty Farty Collections, offering a carefully selected range of original paintings, works on paper, prints and other artworks. Our collection includes Australian and international art, with each work chosen for its artistic quality, visual appeal, subject, history and collectability.
Each artwork is individually researched, photographed and described, with particular attention given to the artist, signature, medium, condition, provenance and original labels where available.
SKU: TMCARTJC-0000089 PC







