Medium
gelatin silver photograph, shellac, gold paint, graphite
Measurements
115.8 × 82.8 cm irreg. (image)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased with funds donated by Hallmark Cards Australia Pty Ltd, 1990
Gallery location
Not on display
Inscription
inscribed in graphite pencil on support u.l.: Philosophia Reformata †
inscribed in graphite pencil on support l.c.: FIG. XXXVIII V'ESSENTIA / EXALTATA / †
inscribed in graphite pencil on support l.r.: Bernhard Sachs 1986-1990
inscribed in graphite pencil on support reverse u.r.: 1087 / 1353 / 14/1 4
Accession Number
PH116-1990
Department
Australian Photography
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