From:Rocky Hill War Memorial Museum
Name/TitleA formal canvas oil painting of James Ford
About this objectA formal oil painting on canvas depicting James Ford in his Australian Imperial Force (AIF) uniform. He is seated on a chair with his arms resting on a small, round wooden table. The background features a hand-painted wooden panel and a partial mirror in the upper left.
Ford’s polished boots, khaki trousers tucked into leather gaiters, and canvas belt with a metal buckle are carefully rendered. A slouch hat, secured with a leather chin strap, rests on his head. His youthful face is attentively detailed.
On his left sleeve, he wears a vertically aligned rectangular colour patch of the 30th Australian Infantry Battalion (purple on the left, yellow on the right). On his right sleeve, the ‘Australia’ shoulder title and four black and silver overseas service chevrons are visible. Two Rising Sun collar badges adorn his tunic.
A ribbon bar positioned above the right chest pocket displays the 1914–15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal, and Distinguished Conduct Medal. A wristwatch is worn on his left wrist.
An orange-coloured artist’s signature appears in the bottom right corner of the canvas.
The frame bears a maker’s label at the bottom centre reading:
Framed by W. Dallimore – Picture Frame Maker – Plush Worker and Mount Cutter, 469 King Street, Newtown.
MakerW. Dallimore
Maker RoleArtist
Date Madec. 1914-1918
PeriodEarly-20th-Century
Place MadeNewtown, Sydney, NSW
Medium and MaterialsCanvas, paint, paper, wood, plaster
Inscription and MarksThe frame bears a maker’s label at the bottom centre reading:
Framed by W. Dallimore – Picture Frame Maker – Plush Worker and Mount Cutter, 469 King Street, Newtown.
Measurements68x88x11cms
Subject and Association KeywordsAustralian Imperial Force (AIF)
Subject and Association KeywordsAustralian Military Forces
Subject and Association KeywordsGreat War Studio Portraits
Subject and Association KeywordsJames Ford
Subject and Association KeywordsW. Dallimore – Picture Frame Maker
Object TypePortrait/Image
Object number2023.836.10
Copyright LicenceAll rights reserved
