Russell Drysdale, silver and plate dishes, plates and plaques

Russell Drysdale was an Australian artist who is best known for his paintings, particularly his depictions of the Australian outback and its inhabitants. He was born in 1912 in the UK and emigrated to Australia with his family when he was a child. He studied art in Melbourne and later in Europe, where he was influenced by modernist styles. While Drysdale is primarily known for his paintings, he also designed a range of silverware and tableware for the Australian company Stokes Australasia and Franklin Mint. in the 1960s and 1970s. This range included dishes, plates, and plaques, all of which were marked with Drysdale's signature. Drysdale's designs for the silver ware were inspired by Australian flora and fauna, as well as Indigenous Australian art and culture. His plates and plaques feature intricate designs in silver and other metals, often incorporating images of kangaroos, emus, and other Australian