Framed oil painting of the old Lewisham Watch House, by V. E. Vimpany.

Title: Framed oil painting of the old Lewisham Watch House, by V. E. Vimpany.
Description: Convict built stone watch-house and large pine tree located on a rocky grassy hill. Viewed from down the hill. Demolished c1968. The Lewisham Tavern (site of the demolished Victoria Inn) located on Lewisham Scenic Drive is nearby.
Donor: Joanna Hopkins
Maker: Violet Emma Vimpany, nee Alomes, artist and monumental mason born in Forcett, Tasmania.; https://www.daao.org.au/bio/violet-emma-vimpany/biography/
Date Made: 1948
Physical Format: Oil painting that has been re-mounted in a brownish textured frame that is slightly damaged, new ivory matboard, glass front and white backing. The backing has two remnants of the original backing; the first identifies the frame maker and the second the name of the work, number, selling price and artist. Dimensions 560mm wide x 480mm high.
Registration Number: 25/31
Relation: Pitt Water Chronicles Volume 4; Volume 4, August 2024, The Lewisham Watch House Part 1 and 2
Pages 42 - 52 inclusive
Rights: Joanna Hopkins
Storage Location: Display, north room

Media: Old Lewisham Watch House; Backing showing remnants of original details of the frame maker and the artwork

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