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Jordan Khalaf
1940’s Brisbane Customs House
oil
The original Customs House was built in 1849 at a bend in Queen Street Brisbane along the Brisbane River. It was demolished in 1886. With the commencement of construction of the new Custom House which was completed in 1889. This building was used for Customs operations for the next 100 years.
During the 1940s it held major importance as the primary location for overseeing import and export activities within Brisbane which was a key port for Queensland.
The building also played a crucial role in the evolution of Brisbane's status as a major port of entry and the development of wharfage along the river.
Size: 86 × 66 cm
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About Jordan Khalaf
At only 37 years young he emerges as a custodian of forgotten history. With deft strokes he conjures the spirits of a bygone era breathing life into every piece he creates. Each brushstroke laden with nostalgia, each canvas a portal into an age steeped in elegance. In his art, he finds sanctuary. Painting is not just a passion, it is a scared ode to the enchantment of yesteryears.
