Sketches of South Australia

Whitfield, J. M., Mrs, 1877, Artwork, B 63457/1

The first of two small sketchbooks of accomplished artworks. This sketchbook comprising 10 drawings in pencil on paper and including watercolour drawings of landscapes, farmhouses, cottages, lakes, and coastal views in South Australia, attributed to Mrs. J. M. Whitfield. Some of the items have been titled 'On Lake Alexandrina, Pomonda in the distance' (B 63457/1/6), Wellington Lodge, from the east' (B 63457/1/4), 'Luilyl' (B 63457/1/2). See below for further details.

[Detail of the Luilyl homestead]

Whitfield, J. M., Mrs, 1877, Artwork, B 63457/1/1

Drawing in pencil on paper of the side of the building at Luilyl, near the Bluff at Victor Harbor. See below for further details.

Luilyl

Whitfield, J. M., Mrs, 1877, Artwork, B 63457/1/2

Drawing in pencil on paper of the Luilyl homestead near the Bluff at Victor Harbor.

[Wellington Lodge]

Whitfield, J. M., Mrs, 1877, Artwork, B 63457/1/3

Drawing in pencil on paper possibly of Wellington Lodge.

Wellington Lodge, from the East

Whitfield, J. M., Mrs, 1877, Artwork, B 63457/1/4

Drawing in pencil on paper of Wellington Lodge, from the East.

[Wellington Lodge and Lake Alexandrina]

Whitfield, J. M., Mrs, 1877, Artwork, B 63457/1/5

Drawing in pencil on paper possibly of Wellington Lodge with Lake Alexandrina in the background.

On Lake Alexandrina. Pomonda in the distance

Whitfield, J. M., Mrs, 1877, Artwork, B 63457/1/6

Drawing in pencil on paper of Lake Alexandrina with Pomonda in the distance.

[Sketch of a homestead]

Whitfield, J. M., Mrs, 1877, Artwork, B 63457/1/7

Drawing in pencil on paper of a homestead, possibly Wellington Lodge, featuring the backyards and fence as well as three small figure of little girls in dresses.

[Seascape including tall ships]

Whitfield, J. M., Mrs, 1877, Artwork, B 63457/1/8

Drawing in watercolour on paper of a seascape including tall ships on the water in the distance and some only with the tops of the masts seen close to the shore on the right hand side. Location is unclear.

[Homestead]

Whitfield, J. M., Mrs, 1877, Artwork, B 63457/1/9

Drawing in pencil on paper of an unidentified building showing details of roof and lattice work around the verandah and also the barn area.

Table Rock at Port Noarlunga

Whitfield, J. M., Mrs, 1877, Artwork, B 63457/1/10

Drawing in pencil on paper of Table Rock at Port Noarlunga with children in the foreground.

Sketches of South Australia

Whitfield, J. M., Mrs, 1877, Artwork, B 63457/2

The second of two small sketchbooks of accomplished artworks comprising 6 pencil on paper drawings and including watercolour drawings of landscapes, farmhouses, cottages, lakes, and coastal views in South Australia, attributed to Mrs. J. M. Whitfield. Artworks include 'The Hermitage' (B 63457/2/1), 'Lake Amy' (B 63457/2/2) and 'Sudings Hut at Lake Robe' (B 63457/2/3). There are recognisable landmarks like the Bluff at Victor Harbor. See below for further details.