Original mid century watercolour painting on board by significant Australian artist Peggy Crombie. Showcasing the artist’s signature style of bold, expressive brushwork and a confident use of colour to capture a delightful red roofed house amidst trees, likely painted in Melbourne. Framed with simple gilt solid wood and custom mount behind glass. 35cm 30cm frame 12cm x 12cm artwork Peggy Crombie (1901–1984) Born in Melbourne, Peggy Crombie was a notable figure in Australian modernism, exhibiting paintings and linocuts with a number of the city’s modernist art groups such as the Melbourne Society of Women Painters and Sculptors. Crombie studied at the National Gallery Art School from 1922 to 1928, under prominent Melbourne artists including George Bell, Bernard Hall, and William McInnes. Following the modernist traditions of her teachers, Crombie worked primarily as a painter and printmaker. Her oeuvre is characterised by bold, expressive brushwork, vivid and striking colour, and a confident, gestural approach. Frequently depicting still lifes and portraits, her works convey immediacy and emotional depth—qualities that have become hallmarks of her distinctive style. Crombie’s artworks are held by the National Gallery of Australia.
