Ludwig Lang
Illuminated address to Francis W. Binns, 1891.
Watercolour, and glaze on paper. Moulded frame.
56.5cm × 43.0cm inside mount.
Signed l.l.: L. Lang, 479 Collins St. Melb. Dated in text.
Presented by the Council of the Borough of Oakleigh to reward
Binns’ work as first Mayor of Oakleigh.
Decoration includes exuberant flora, a bush scene and new hamlet,
with formal; friezes surrounding text and inset. Colours are
vivid but generally naturalistic.