Norma Bull
Born 1906, Melbourne; died 1980, Melbourne
Portrait of a Man, c1925
oil on canvas mounted on composition board
52.5cm x 44.4cm
Gift of the artist's estate, 1983
Photographer: Unknown
Visual description:
This painting is head‑and‑shoulders, side profile portrait of a young man. He has groomed, wavy fair hair and his cheek is slightly flushed pink. His clothing appears to be a white shirt with a large loose open collar, under a khaki jacket or cardigan. The background is painted in muted beige and cream tones, with visible brushstrokes that create a textured, atmospheric surface. In the lower right corner, the artist’s signature is in teal‑green script.