Discover the hidden legacy of Ethel Agnes Waddell, a gifted artist from Singleton, NSW, who led a life rich in creativity and community.
5001. ETHEL WADDELL Pink Parasol 1923
Born in 1865, Ethel was part of the influential Waddell family, whose wealth and standing allowed her the freedom to study under Julian Ashton and immerse herself in the art world alongside contemporaries such as Norman Lindsay and Sydney Long. Though she never exhibited her work publicly, Ethel’s legacy lives on through her paintings, many of which were donated to fundraising events and shared with friends in the artistic circle.
5012. ETHEL WADDELL Pastoral Scene and River Views
Ethel was one of seven children raised on the family property “Benvenue” Singleton, NSW. An affluent family, the Waddells were established members of the Maitland community, and afforded Ethel the ability to travel and paint. A student of Julian Ashton, Ethel was a prolific painter who established relationships with many of her artistic contemporaries, among those were Julian Ashton, Sydney Long, Norman Lindsay, Isabel McWhannell & Squire Morgan.
Top: Ethel Agnes Waddell Centre: Julian Ashton at Avoca, Waddell in centre Bottom left: Julian Ashton at Avoca 1913 Bottom right: Julian Ashton 'Bathers' 1914.
Ethel eventually settled in Avoca where she became an active member of the Avoca township, and frequently hosted fellow artists and painting classes at her Avoca residence. The surrounding scenery inspired some of the iconic imagery created by Julian Ashton and Sydney Long.
5073. ETHEL WADDELL Beach Scene
Top: Avoca Beach Bottom: Waddell & bull
5058. ETHEL WADDELL Bull 1916
Despite her active involvement in the art world and an active patron, little is known about Ethel beyond a few biographical details. She never exhibited her works publicly but often donated paintings to fundraising events.
This collection presented by Lawsons is only a portion of Ethel’s life’s work and offers insightful glimpses of the Avoca region during the early 1900s. They have remained within the family and now under the custodianship of Ethel’s great-niece where they were once displayed at her private residence in Newcastle, then housed at the Calais Estate Winery where they have remained since.
5047. ETHEL WADDELL River Bathers
5004. ETHEL WADDELL Quince 1913
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