Blood on the wattle (Elliston, South Australia 1849)
2013
Medium
transparent synthetic polymer resin, glass, felt, velcro
Measurements
60.0 × 210.0 × 75.0 cm
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased with funds donated by Kerry Gardner, Andrew Myer and The Myer Foundation, 2013
© Yhonnie Scarce. Photo: Janelle Low
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
South Australia
Accession Number
2013.721
Department
First Nations Australia
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of The Vizard Foundation
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