Shot black duck
Watercolour painting by Neville Cayley ( Senior ) signed and dated 1893
Neville Henry Pennington Cayley 1853 - 1903 was an Australian painter who contributed greatly to the public awareness of Australian birds through his meticulous and attractive watercolours of iconic species . Born in Norwich Norfolk England he migrated to Australia with his brother in 1877 . Married in 1885 Lois Emmeline Gregory in Sydney . He was the father of Neville William Cayley 1886 -1950 born in Yamba , the celebrated Australian author , artist and ornithologist who produced Australia's first comprehensive bird field guide ' What Bird is That ? '
In 1960 it was rated the all-time best seller in Australian natural history and remains a classic in its field .
Private Collection
Brisbane
Shot black duck
Watercolour painting by Neville Cayley ( Senior ) signed and dated 1893
Neville Henry Pennington Cayley 1853 - 1903 was an Australian painter who contributed greatly to the public awareness of Australian birds through his meticulous and attractive watercolours of iconic species . Born in Norwich Norfolk England he migrated to Australia with his brother in 1877 . Married in 1885 Lois Emmeline Gregory in Sydney . He was the father of Neville William Cayley 1886 -1950 born in Yamba , the celebrated Australian author , artist and ornithologist who produced Australia's first comprehensive bird field guide ' What Bird is That ? '
In 1960 it was rated the all-time best seller in Australian natural history and remains a classic in its field .
Private Collection
Brisbane