Neville Henry Cayley - Pair of Watercolours of Kookaburras

Neville Henry Peniston Cayley (1854-1903) A very fine Pair of Watercolour studies Kookaburras. One of a Pair of Kookaburras, the other a Kookaburra with a Grasshopper in its beak. Both signed. One dated 1892.

Image size 51 x 38 cm

Frame Size 74 x 61 cm

Neville Cayley first attracted widespread attention in Australia with his bird paintings in the second annual exhibition of the Art Society of New South Wales. He contributed greatly to public awareness of Australian birds through his meticulous and attractive watercolours of iconic species. He was the father of Neville William Cayley, the noted ornithologist and bird artist. This pair a very fine example of his work

Condition : Very Good
Materials : Watercolour
Origin : Italian
Manufacture Date : 19th Century