John Borrack’s Towards Port Douglas (1991) is a commanding and expansive watercolour that captures the luminous tropical sky and lush coastal vegetation of far North Queensland, inviting the viewer into the serene yet vibrant atmosphere—and the genius loci, or “spirit of place”—of Port Douglas.
A respected figure in Australian art, Borrack’s work is held in leading public collections—from the National Gallery of Victoria and the Queensland Art Gallery to the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory—and in esteemed regional galleries at Benalla, Bendigo, Castlemaine, Geelong, Hamilton, Horsham, Rockhampton, Sale, Swan Hill, and Warrnambool. Towards Port Douglas stands among his finest watercolours, marrying technical mastery with a genuine sense of place.
Ideal for collectors of Australian landscapes, this work offers both a striking focal point and a timeless celebration of the country’s coastal splendour. Borrack’s portrayal of Port Douglas promises to enrich any collection with its tranquil beauty, assured artistry, and unmistakable spirit of place.

John BORRACK (1933 - )
'Towards Port Douglas' 1991
watercolour on paper
Image Size: 74 x 99 cm
Dimensions: 101 x 124 x 4 cm
Signed: Signed 'John Borrack 91' lower right.

Comes with Letter of Provenance

Condition: Very Good: Describes a work of art's image as Excellent, but may show some small signs of surrounding wear to paper or frame. There are no tears to paper margin or disruption to the paint surface. Letter from the artist attached on the verso.

(c) John Borrack / Copyright Agency