Aeternus, dress
2021
Medium
polyester (bonded, mesh), leather, plastic (beads), metal (fastenings)
Measurements
177.0 cm (centre back) 37.5 cm (waist, flat)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Krystyna Campbell-Pretty AM and Family through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gift Program, 2023
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
the Netherlands
Accession Number
2023.170
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
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