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(Kneeling female nude, leaning back)

(Kneeling female nude, leaning back)
 (1952-1956)

Medium
brown and white conté crayon on grey paper
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
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Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
brown and white conté crayon on grey paper
Measurements
27.0 × 21.1 cm (image) 33.8 × 26.1 cm (sheet)
Place/s of Execution
London, England
Inscription
inscribed in pen and ink u.l.: Fred Williams
Accession Number
2022.1192
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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