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The small war machine

The small war machine
 1994

Medium
synthetic polymer paint on canvas
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mr and Mrs Rob and Carole Andrew through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program, 2012
© Dick Watkins/Licensed by Copyright Agency, Australia
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of The Vizard Foundation
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Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
synthetic polymer paint on canvas
Measurements
167.0 × 213.0 cm
Accession Number
2013.7
Department
Contemporary Art
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mr and Mrs Rob and Carole Andrew through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program, 2012
© Dick Watkins/Licensed by Copyright Agency, Australia
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of The Vizard Foundation
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display
Subjects (general)
Abstract Art Military and Warfare
Subjects (specific)
colours (hues or tints) fences (site elements) machines (general equipment) shape (form attribute)

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