Florence Broadhurst

I first came across the delights of Florence Broadhurst about 5 years ago in a bar in Barcelona. Ever since I have been obsessed by her work and life.

In the said bar was a feature wall covered in this gorgeous wallpaper ...

(Egrets)

I was so in awe of it I had to ask the bar owner who the design was by and where it was purchased. This print is called 'Egrets' and I assumed it was designed in the 1940's along with a whole host of other breathtaking prints by Florence.

(Stampede of Horses)

Florence Broadhurst was quite an inspirational lady. She was born in Australia who travelled the world showing off her many talents. Initially she started off as an entertainer/singer before establishing her own Academy of arts teaching violin, dancing, musical culture and journalism.

(Birds of Paradise)

Eventually, Florence returned to Australia where she was a foundation member of the Art Gallery Society of New South Wales and a member of the Society of Interior Designers of Australia. She produced 114 landscape paintings and was a teacher of printmaking and sculpture at the National Art School.

(Japanese Bamboo - we actually had this in our old flat)

Florence's life ended when she was murdered in a mystery that has never been solved. I have still to get round to buying the Florence Broadhurst biography, I am dying to find out all about her interesting and widely travelled life.

(Peacock Feathers)

Somewhere along the way she produced these amazing prints which are absolutely gorgeous and timeless. When you look at the works of today's interior designers, you can see she has clearly inspired a whole new generation who are closely trying to follow in her footsteps. Her work has been used on wallpaper, bags, rugs and bed linen.

(Japanese Floral)

These prints, designed so many years ago are still so fresh and still popular to this day.

You can find out more and purchase Florence Broadhurst prints and textiles at Signature Prints.

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