Percy Trompf

Percy Trompf (Australian, 1902–1964) has 3 public-domain artworks in the Archive Lane archive, each available as a digital download or a made-to-order print.

Percival Albert Trompf (1902–1964), was an Australian commercial artist, best known for his travel posters, books, advertising hoardings and pamphlets promoting the nation's tourist industry and Australian and international corporations and companies. His colour lithography was recognised as distinctive during his career and since, Art Deco in style, and innovative in its use of flat colour. Some of his designs depicted historical events, including the construction of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Captain Cook's landing at Botany Bay, and advanced the iconic value of Australian destinations including the Outback, The Great Barrier Reef, and national identity and activities of sun-worship, surfing and bushwalking, using a visual language of modernity, promotion and consumerism. In turn his imagery has since become valued for its nostalgic evocation of the early mid-century and his posters have become collectible 'national treasures' that are frequently exhibited.

Biography adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

At a glance

Most of Percy Trompf's work on the site falls under Posters (6).

By movement, it's catalogued as Art Nouveau (3), Art Deco (3).

Culture: Australian (6).

By orientation: 6 portrait.

Dated work in this group ranges from 1890 to 1939.

Other Australian artists of the period

Artists from the same country and generation, also in the archive:

• Frank Arthur Nankivell — 129 artworks
• Charles Conder — 58 artworks
• Arthur Streeton — 21 artworks
• Florence Harrison — 14 artworks
• Rupert Bunny — 9 artworks
• Hugh Ramsay — 6 artworks

Prints of these artworks

As well as a free preview and digital download, each of these 3 artworks can be ordered printed, rolled or framed, made to order and shipped locally from $21.99.

Sizes and framing

Sizes are listed in inches and centimetres, with up to 26 sizes available depending on the print type, from small desk pieces up to large statement pieces. A size that doesn't match this artwork's own proportions is centred and trimmed to fit, and each print type's page states exactly how much of the image that removes.

Framed Canvas and Framed Print orders are available in 8 frame colours (Black, White, Natural, Gold, Walnut, Silver, Dark Grey, Light Grey); Canvas and Rolled Canvas have no frame and no glass.

Frequently asked questions

How many Percy Trompf artworks does Archive Lane have?

3 public-domain artworks by Percy Trompf are catalogued on Archive Lane, each available as a free preview, a digital download, or a made-to-order print.

What nationality was Percy Trompf?

Percy Trompf is catalogued as Australian (born 1902, died 1964).

Can I download these as digital files?

Yes, every artwork can be previewed for free and downloaded as the original high-resolution file with a one-off purchase or a membership.

Can these be printed and framed?

Yes, any artwork here can be ordered as a Canvas, Rolled Canvas, Framed Canvas or Framed Print, made to order and shipped locally.

Is this art really public domain?

Yes. Every artwork on Archive Lane is in the public domain, meaning the original copyright has expired, so it can be reproduced and sold as a print without a licence from the artist's estate.

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