(Drawing for The Metropolitan)
(1952-1956)
Medium
red and black conté crayon
Measurements
21.9 × 19.5 cm (image) 24.5 × 20.9 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
Accession Number
2022.405
Department
Australian Prints & Drawings
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