Terms and conditions of use
Peter Kirk
1913
Medium
oil on canvas
Measurements
41.0 × 35.7 cm
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Michael Moon through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program, 2015
Gallery location
Not on display
About this work
The runway presentation of this collection was set against a painted backdrop of murals of women. The images were also translated onto garments in patchwork form, using different-coloured wool segments. Here the outline of a black bra is placed over the bust, signifying women’s power within the restrained silhouette of a classic tailored shift. Prada consistently creates clothing to suit contemporary lifestyles, while continuing to innovate and push contemporary design through clever embellishments.
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Melbourne, Victoria
Inscription
inscribed in brown paint l.l.: Peter Kirk / (…illeg.) Y
inscribed in brown paint l.r.: Nils Ohgren / 1913
Accession Number
2015.54
Department
Australian Painting
Subjects (general)
Portraits
Subjects (specific)
half figures Kirk, Peter men (male humans) moustaches neckties shirts (main garments)