The Needleworker captures a woman absorbed in delicate handwork, rendered with rich, expressive brushstrokes. The warm palette and interplay of light and shadow evoke a quiet, intimate moment, showcasing the artist’s skill in capturing everyday life with depth and movement.
Needleworker last sold at auction for AU$11,640 in 2010.
Image courtesy of Smith & Singer.
The Needleworker captures a woman absorbed in delicate handwork, rendered with rich, expressive brushstrokes.
A well-known civil and municipal engineer throughout Victoria and Josephine’s second eldest brother.
The first painting by an Australian artist to be purchased by the Queensland Art Gallery.
An early example of Josephine’s work, painted when she was around 27.