The ornaments of this house are the friends who frequent it
(1910-1950)
Medium
pencil
Measurements
29.0 × 30.0 cm irreg. (image) 43.4 × 62.4 cm irreg. (sheet)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mr Richard Hodgson Derham, 1988
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Inscription
inscribed in pencil (in image) c.: THE ORNAMENTS
inscribed in pencil l.l.: The ornaments of this house are the friends who frequent it.
inscribed (inverted) in pencil u.r.: F.A
Accession Number
P44-1988
Department
Australian Prints & Drawings
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