Sampan 1957
Watercolour on paper In 1956 Elaine Haxton was one of a group of eleven Australians chosen to be part of the Australian Cultural Delegation to China. Haxton had been fascinated by China ever since she was a child and found the visit inspiring. Sampan was completed the year after she returned and attempts to capture the spirit and traditions of the Chinese culture.
37.2 x 52.5 cm
Signed and dated.
Provenance: Gordon Galleries, Double Bay
Item #2268
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