Frank Harding (1935-1990) was born in Werrimul in Victoria (Australia) and educated in Eaglehawk and Redesdale.

After leaving school, Harding worked in a shearing team before joining the police force, where he rose to the rank of detective, resigning in 1975.

Harding then embarked on a career as an artist, building a studio and gallery in Renmark. He held many exhibitions throughout Australia, England and the USA, painting in oil, egg tempera, watercolour, pen and ink.

Harding had a scholarly interest in history and as a result of his research on the colonial bush-ranging period, he was made a Fellow of The Australian Institute of History & Art [1986].

In 1988, Harding began a series of aircraft paintings winning the prestigious Royal Australian Heritage Award in 1989.

Harding was a self-taught artist, illustrator and author and those who knew him say he had a great respect and admiration for all humanity.

Renmark is a town in South Australia's rural riverland area and is located 250km north east of Adelaide on the banks of the river Murray.

The image depicted here is 'Glen Sannox, Arran', held in the private collection of Alex Boyd.