On Monday 24 October 2016 the Mayor of Penrith, Councillor John Thain officially unveiled Spring Frost Corner on Wedmore Road, Emu Heights. At the instigation of the Innes family, Emu Green Reserve was recognised as the place where Elioth Gruner painted Spring Frost in 1919. Many members of the Innes family, Gruner’s family and people with an interest in our local history gathered to witness the unveiling.

A representative from the Art Gallery of NSW spoke about it’s much loved and viewed artwork. A framed copy of the artwork is housed in Penrith Library’s Research Room.

Gruner and his friend rented a small hut on the Innes property, located west of Wedmore Road, on the escarpment. He captured James (Jim) Innes with his cattle early in the morning as the sun rose in the winter of 1919. Most of this large painting was done in-situ with Gruner probably making the final touches in his studio back in Sydney.

For more information see: https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/collection/works/6925/