In addition to her home in Malvern, Josephine had a residence in Edithvale, a beachside suburb in Melbourne’s southeast, where she often spent time in her later years.
This collection reflects her deep connection to the coast, with paintings capturing the seaside landscapes of McCrae, Mentone and Mordialloc.
A less common example of Josephine’s watercolour artworks, possibly of Mentone Beach in Melbourne, Victoria.
A quiet, contemplative moment as a female figure gazes out over the ocean.
‘Turneresque mood and atmosphere’, shown in major Australian exhibitions from 1943 to today.
A tranquil waterside scene with loose, expressive brushstrokes.
A windswept coastal landscape with expressive brushstrokes and earthy tones.
McCrae Beach, a suburb on the Mornington Peninsula in Melbourne.
A serene seaside moment, showcasing Josephine’s mastery of light, colour and Australian Impressionism.
A quiet coastal scene with windswept trees, rolling dunes and a lone couple by the shore.
A weathered jetty under shifting light.
A study in light, space and isolation.
The fleeting drama of dusk at sea.
Animated brushstrokes sweep across sea and sky.
A playful, impressionistic glimpse of coastal life.
A small, expressive oil sketch capturing a sun-dappled coastal path framed by twisted ti-tree trunks.
A soft coastal scene with muted light, gentle sea and sparse shoreline scrub.