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Fossil Downs
(1958)
Russell DRYSDALE
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Medium
colour transparency
Measurements
(2.3 × 3.5 cm)
Accession Number
PH589-1982
Department
Australian Photography
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Lady Drysdale, 1982
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Gallery location
Not on display
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