Aboriginal man and child
1938
Medium
pen and ink over pencil on lined paper
Measurements
17.0 × 12.0 cm (image and sheet)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented through The Art Foundation of Victoria by Yosl Bergner, Founder Benefactor, 1984
© Estate of the artist
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Inscription
inscribed in pencil l.c.l.: J.B. 38.
Accession Number
P63-1984
Department
Australian Prints & Drawings
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of the Joe White Bequest
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