Early Australian Paintings and Drawings

15th - 28th November 2025

A small collection of paintings, watercolours, drawings and prints by artists with a connection to Australia. This collection was put together by John Barkes in England and his brother Edward Barkes in Sydney. The Iso Rae and the Penleigh Boyd were acquired over 40 years ago.

Illustrated John Skinner Prout Brady's Bay, Port Arthur 1846