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Earth song
(1969)
from the Earth song series 1969

Medium
type C photograph

Measurements
28.0 × 18.9 cm (image and sheet)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1971
© Courtesy of the artist's estate

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Inscription
stamped in ink on support reverse c.: KINDLY ACKNOWLEDGE / Photography by / JOHN CATO / 125 COLLINS STREET, MELBOURNE 3000
inscribed in blue ballpoint pen on support reverse l.r.: Camera Nikon F / Lens Nikkor S 5cm / Processing Bond Colour Laboratories.
printed in ink on paper on accompanying card: The nightbirds call / and leopards hunt / their lawful prey / as darkness waits, / expectant / the coming of another day.

Accession Number
PH402.19-1971

Department
Australian Photography

This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of Professor AGL Shaw AO Bequest