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(Leaning elephant)

(Leaning elephant)
 (c. 1953)

Medium
conté crayon and wash
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
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
conté crayon and wash
Measurements
21.5 × 15.5 cm (image) 27.7 × 20.5 cm (sheet)
Place/s of Execution
London, England
Inscription
inscribed in pen and ink u.l.: FW
Accession Number
2022.738
Department
Australian Prints & Drawings
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
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

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