I have researched and uploaded a piece about one of Axel Poignant’s favourite photographs, Mount Warning 1953. This led me into research about ring-barked trees and how artists have portrayed the dramatic change to the Australian landscapes — that may be the subject of another piece one day soon.
Meanwhile here’s the piece on this photograph — that is in our collection.
I have added a new page on the experience of lodging some archived copies of letters and the issue of dealing with research cards. Click here for that post
or here for the main page for Parting with your Art.
A Saturday meander through streets in a southern quarter of Collingwood. As always, ensure you eat first and have a good coffee. A visit to Falco Bakery on Langridge St; good coffee, pastries and a loaf of bread for later. Life is good!
Not too long ago I was handed a letter written by John Kauffmann (Australian photographer 1864–1942). This personal correspondence offered a different insight into the personality of this significant Australian photographer. I wrote a small piece on this thought and have added it to our special web John Kauffman page. Click here.