Ideal landscape
1959
Medium
collage of fabric, metallic thread and paint on canvas
Measurements
285.6 × 507.0 cm (collage) 315.4 × 530.6 cm (overall)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1971
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Inscription
inscribed in black paint l.c.l.: SHORE / 1959
Accession Number
A1-1971
Department
Australian Painting
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