Medium
linocut
Measurements
13.7 × 16.3 cm irreg. (block) 14.6 × 19.5 cm (sheet) (folded) 14.6 × 39.0 cm (sheet) (open)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1974
© Courtesy of the artist’s estate
Gallery location
Not on display
Inscription
inscribed in pencil l.c.l.: Desert Island
inscribed in pencil l.c.r.: Eric Thake 1967
inscribed in blue ballpoint pen on reverse c.r.: Where is it? / I don't really know, I'm lazy on my latitudes! / Best Wishes John / for Christmas + 1968 / Eric
Accession Number
P137-1974
Departments
Australian Prints / Australian Prints & Drawings
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