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The secret life of birds

The secret life of birds
 (c. 1948)

Medium
brush and ink
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1976
© Joy Hester Estate/Licensed by Copyright Agency, Australia
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
brush and ink
Measurements
25.7 × 20.0 cm irreg. (image and sheet)
Inscription
inscribed in brush and ink (in image) l.l.: the secret / life of birds
estate stamp printed in ink on paper label on mount: Joy Hester -
Accession Number
P124-1976
Department
Australian Prints & Drawings
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1976
© Joy Hester Estate/Licensed by Copyright Agency, Australia
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of the Joe White Bequest
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

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