Bella Donna
1931
Medium
oil on canvas on composition board
Measurements
76.5 × 64.4 cm
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1957
© Estate of Arnold Shore
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Inscription
inscribed in grey paint l.r.: Shore 31
Accession Number
3725-4
Department
Australian Painting
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Subjects (specific)
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