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Documents of the Spon 5

Documents of the Spon 5
 (1961)

Medium
artist's book: pen and ink, collage of printed and handwritten cards, found handwritten notes, pressed flowers, fabric, and printed clippings, blue paper cover, stapled binding
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Bequest of Robert Rooney, 2023
© Estate of Robert Rooney
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Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
artist's book: pen and ink, collage of printed and handwritten cards, found handwritten notes, pressed flowers, fabric, and printed clippings, blue paper cover, stapled binding
Measurements
26.1 × 19.4 × 0.3 cm (closed)
Accession Number
2023.146
Department
Australian Prints & Drawings
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Bequest of Robert Rooney, 2023
© Estate of Robert Rooney
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

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