{"product_id":"1978-burrum-heads-qld-watercolour-signed-j-wallis-australian-landscape-art","title":"1978 Burrum Heads QLD Watercolour Signed J Wallis Australian Landscape Art","description":"\u003cp\u003eKey Details:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArtist: J. Wallis – signed, artist currently unidentified\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSubject: Burrum Heads, Queensland\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDate: 4 July 1978\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMedium: Original watercolour on paper\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStyle: Australian Landscape \/ Coastal Art\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFormat: Framed under glass with mat\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrame: Vintage gold-tone timber frame\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eApprox. Frame Size: 56 cm wide x 46 cm high\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrientation: Landscape\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSigned: Lower right “J. Wallis”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInscribed: “BURRUM HEADS 4-7-78” lower left\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eMini Story or Hook:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn atmospheric original Australian watercolour capturing the peaceful coastal landscape of Burrum Heads, Queensland, dated 4 July 1978.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eSituated at the mouth of the Burrum River on Queensland’s Fraser Coast, Burrum Heads is renowned for its waterways, tidal landscape and natural coastal setting. This work captures that character beautifully, with a winding waterway leading through the foreground towards the distant water and a stand of distinctly Australian trees rising from the bank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eExecuted in a restrained palette of earthy browns, greens, ochres and soft blues, the painting has a wonderful late-1970s character and an appealing sense of depth and tranquillity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe work is signed “J. Wallis” at lower right and inscribed “BURRUM HEADS 4-7-78” at lower left, providing both the location and exact date of the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile the signature is clearly identifiable as J. Wallis, we have not been able to conclusively establish the artist’s full identity and therefore make no attribution to a particular listed artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn appealing and evocative piece of original 1970s Australian art, retaining its vintage gold-tone frame and complementary matting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition: Good vintage condition – see detailed notes below.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is an original artwork dating from 1978 and displays age consistent with its approximately 48 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe watercolour presents well overall, retaining an attractive and subtle palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome age-related toning and minor marks are present to the work and surrounding mat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe vintage gold-tone frame displays expected surface wear, marks and areas of finish loss consistent with age and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePresented behind glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe artist’s signature reads “J. Wallis”; the artist has not been conclusively identified.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe artwork has not been removed from the frame for inspection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e📸 The photos form part of the description – please examine them closely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePostage \u0026amp; Handling:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e📦 All items are carefully wrapped and packaged to ensure they arrive safely at their new forever home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDue to the framed and glazed nature of this artwork, careful protective packaging will be used for shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCombined postage available – contact us before purchasing for a revised invoice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInternational shipping available on request – please message for a quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeed to Know More?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHave questions or need more photos? We’re happy to help! 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