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Russell DRYSDALE
Preparing for the ceremony
(1956)
Medium
colour transparency
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Lady Drysdale, 1982
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Medium
colour transparency
Measurements
(2.3 × 3.5 cm)
Accession Number
PH552-1982
Department
Australian Photography
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Lady Drysdale, 1982
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display
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