Dempsey
(1968)
Medium
synthetic polymer paint on canvas
Measurements
(a-c) 286.0 × 411.5 cm (overall)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Michael Machin and family through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program, 2021
© Janice Wainwright
Gallery location
Gallery 11
Level 2, NGV Australia
About this work
Highly ornamental and decorative imagery was characteristic of Rollin Schlicht’s painting, from expressive gestural movements to more angular, constructed geometric forms. This complex eloquence was evident even in his most minimal works, which include the two works he exhibited in The Field – Dempsey and Twentieth century note. For many years it was believed that Dempsey had been destroyed by the artist; however, it was discovered rolled up in his studio following his passing in 2011.
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Sydney, New South Wales
Accession Number
2021.273
Department
Australian Painting