Councillor John Danks is a masterful portrait capturing the dignified presence of the Melbourne politician. The rich textures and detailed rendering highlight his authority and character. He was Mayor of South Melbourne from 1874–75 and 1875–76.
Image courtesy of the Port Phillip City Collection.
Mayor of South Melbourne, 1874–75, 1875–76.
Painted when Josephine would have been in her late 50s.
One of Australia’s leading modern painters.
One of Melbourne’s most ‘illustrious, pioneer’ magistrates.