Mrs Annie Murdoch

"Mrs Annie Murdoch" is a compelling portrait painted by Australian artist George Washington Lambert in 1927. The artwork captures Annie Murdoch, the mother of newspaper proprietor Keith Murdoch and grandmother of Rupert Murdoch, with remarkable character and presence. Lambert’s style, influenced by Post-impressionism, emphasizes vivid character and a sense of immediacy. The portrait portrays Murdoch as an alert-faced matron with brown eyes that gaze confidently and with authority, while her warm smile suggests genial amusement. Commissioned by Keith Murdoch, the painting also reflects Lambert’s skill in rendering personality and narrative in a striking visual form.