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Gerrard, Charles F. () AUS (1)

Category: PAINTERS

GerrardCFV The artist, Charles F. Gerrard, shows up in 1882 on the Sydney professional trade list as a painter, then as a marine artist and finally as simply ‘artist’. He exhibits his first works with the Royal Art Society in Sydney in 1884, consisting of coastal scenes. He is extremely well received by his contemporaries according to newspaper reports.

 

 The 1885 America’s Cup race Puritan v. Genesta

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signed and dated 'G.F. GERRARD. 1885.' (lower right) oil on canvas 20 x 30 in. (51 x 76 cm.)

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