Painting

1953

Description

A painting by Danko Martek based on a portrait by Anthony van Dyck. Painting is a portrait of King Charles I in armour, holding a baton and resting his left hand on his helmet.

Accession number

ARM 98.082

Classification

Object

Artist/Maker

Danko Martek

Dimensions

1650 x 1220 x 40

History of Item

Tudor Hall, at Bonegilla Block 19, was decorated with medieval style decorations as well as paintings of British monarchs. Danko Martek and Wladimir Dubrowo were the artists involved. The paintings were also used to decorate Benalla railway station for the 1954 Royal visit.

Special collection

Bonegilla Collection

Subjects

Bonegilla Migrant Reception and Training Centre Tudor Hall Immigration