Soft afternoon light falls over trees and fields at Edithvale in Melbourne, Victoria.
Soft harbour tones capture still water and mirrored masts beautifully.
A quiet study in light, gesture and everyday beauty.
Everyday Venice, captured in a blur of light and life.
A gentle study of light, water and willow.
Possibly one of the two Roses paintings that were shown at Josephine’s Athenaeum Gallery (1943) and Seddon Galleries (1945) exhibitions.
Expressive brushwork and warm tones evoke quiet introspection and intimacy.
Fluid brushstrokes and rich, earthy tones evoke the movement of water and the timeless charm of Venice.
Mabel was the eldest daughter of Josephine’s brother Edwin Parnell Muntz. She was also an accomplished pianist.
A well-known civil and municipal engineer throughout Victoria and Josephine’s second eldest brother.
Painted when Josephine would have been in her late 50s.
A tranquil waterside scene with loose, expressive brushstrokes.