(Zoo animal standing on its hind legs)
(c. 1953)
Medium
black conté crayon over red conté crayon and brown wash
Measurements
23.7 × 17.2 cm (image) 26.8 × 19.2 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 l.r.: FW
Accession Number
2022.473
Department
Australian Prints & Drawings
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