“Bottled Gum” is a contemplative still life that pairs native flora with domestic utility in a refined, balanced composition. A slender dark bottle holds delicate eucalyptus branches—gumnuts and blossoms rendered with quiet realism. Beside it sits a vintage brass kettle, its warm patina echoing the subtle tones of the tabletop and complementing the soft folds of a dark green cloth.
 
This painting pays homage to both the Australian landscape and the quiet rituals of home life, with a restrained elegance that evokes timeless still life traditions.
 
This oil painting on Italian linen has been professionally framed in a finish that is in keeping with this paintings old world charm.
 
This artwork is signed on the bottom right (some photos taken before the artwork was signed)