Oil on board commissioned by a Kirra family, 40cm x 115cm. Eugen Johanneson (1916-2013) was born in Hamburg, of Swedish parents, left primary school as his father died aged 36 years and his mother had to raise five children on her own. Eugen's father, a sculptor of great talent, was becoming recognised when he died, the grandfather and uncle were also sculptors of some note. Eugen came to Australia in August, 1964 and became very fond of people there. He had a great curiosity about Australian landscapes as subjects for painting; his ability and technique with a palette knife was outstanding. He travelled all over Australia, painting as he went.