Cawthra Mulock "Greek Hero – Lazarus" Watercolour

Updated August 7, 2026

Artist: Cawthra Mulock (Canadian, 1876–1963) Title: Greek Hero – Lazarus Medium: Original Watercolour on paper Signature: Initialed lower right Sight Size: 7.5 x 5 in. Frame Size: 18.5 x 14.5 in. Provenance: Retains original exhibition label from the Canadian Society of Graphic Art, 12th Annual Exhibition, Art Gallery of Toronto Historically significant original costume design by Canadian artist Cawthra Mulock, depicting the theatrical character "Greek Hero – Lazarus." Executed in delicate watercolour with refined pencil outlining, the work demonstrates Mulock's distinctive decorative style and keen understanding of theatrical costume and character design. Artist Biography: Cawthra Fraser Mulock (1876–1963) was a Canadian painter, illustrator, designer, and educator best known for her contributions to illustration, decorative arts, and theatrical costume design during the first half of the twentieth century. Born into the prominent Mulock family of Ontario, she studied art in Toronto before continuing her education in England and Europe. Upon returning to Canada, Mulock established herself as a respected illustrator and designer, producing book illustrations, costume studies, decorative works, and paintings distinguished by graceful line, refined colour, and strong influences from the Arts and Crafts movement. Mulock was an active member of the Canadian Society of Graphic Art (CSGA) and regularly exhibited with the organization, as well as at the Art Gallery of Toronto, the Ontario Society of Artists, and other important Canadian exhibitions. Her work helped bridge the fields of fine art, illustration, and theatrical design at a formative period in Canadian cultural history. Today, Cawthra Mulock's original costume designs and illustrations are increasingly appreciated for their rarity, decorative appeal, and historical significance. Works with documented exhibition provenance—such as this example—are particularly desirable to collectors of early Canadian illustration, theatre history, and women's contributions to Canadian art.

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