diff --git a/include/wx/mac/dc.h b/include/wx/mac/dc.h
index ea40eaec03..7412c44da1 100644
--- a/include/wx/mac/dc.h
+++ b/include/wx/mac/dc.h
@@ -178,6 +178,7 @@ class WXDLLEXPORT wxDC: public wxDCBase
 	}
   
     RgnHandle MacGetCurrentClipRgn() { return m_macCurrentClipRgn ; }
+    static MacSetupBackgroundForCurrentPort(const wxBrush& background ) ;
 //
 
 protected: