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I think I would have liked Norman

14 March 2007


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Springwood


And his models...

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posted by Aesthetic
20:27
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Fairies, smairies

13 March 2007


Springwood 2

A fountain at "Springwood", once the home of Norman Lindsay, now a National Trust gallery and museum. Norman Lindsay happens to be my favourite Australian artist. When I look at his work, I get lost in a world oozing sensuality and humour. Consequently, whenever I am in the Blue Mountains, I find it hard not to drop in at "Springwood", just to escape for a while to that world.

I adored (still do!) Lindsay's book The Magic Pudding. As a kid I spent hours poring over the wonderful illustrations, and how good are the character names - Bunyip Bluegum, Barnacle Bill and Sam Sawnoff?

"Springwood" was built in the 1890's, Norman Lindsay bought the property in 1912. He established Roman style gardens and created a fabulous bathing pool, many sculptures and fountains, which give the property a magical, sensual, secret garden feel.

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posted by Aesthetic
14:00
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