Having lived in Sydney all my life & at Coogee for a brief period in my youth, I have never been to the delightful Wylies Baths. On our regular sketching/painting trips around Sydney, we spent a gorgeous summers day there last week. Recently read Harbourlights, art & times of artist Peter Kingston, who was also intrigued by the historic sea baths & has done a wonderful painting of it. He is passionate about preserving & recording our history around our beautiful harbour.
The baths were established in 1907 by Henry Wylie a champion long distance swimmer. His daughter Mina [Wilhelmina] Wylie, along with Fanny Durak were Australias first two female olympic representatives. Winning silver & gold at 1912 Stockholm Olympics in swimming.
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| View of Coogee from Wylies Baths Watercolour on Paper 38cms x 28cms |
Enjoyed the view & also capturing the characters in & around the pool.
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| The Guys at Wylies Baths Watercolour on Paper 16cms x 15cms |
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| The Girls at Wylies Baths Watercolour on Paper 16cms x 15cms |
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| After Work Watercolour on Paper 10cms x 10cms |
