(Sheet of studies: actor and two heads)
(1952-1956)
Medium
pen and ink
Measurements
21.9 × 12.8 cm (image) 25.5 × 15.7 cm (sheet)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Lyn Williams AM and Family through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program, 2022
© Estate of Fred Williams
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
London, England
Inscription
inscribed in pen and ink u.l.: FW
Accession Number
2022.411
Department
Australian Prints & Drawings
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