Ascension

Ascension
 1962

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
oil and mixed media on composition board
Measurements
(129.2 × 95.2 cm)
Inscription
inscribed in black paint l.r.: Tucker 62
Accession Number
A13-1971
Department
Australian Painting
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased with funds donated by Mr Roderick Carnegie, 1971
© Albert & Barbara Tucker Foundation. Courtesy of Smith & Singer Fine Art
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of The Vizard Foundation
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Gallery location
Not on display
Subjects (general)
Abstract Art Religion and Mythology
Subjects (specific)
Ascension of Christ (New Testament narrative) Crucifixion of Christ (New Testament narrative) Jesus Christ (Christian character) lime (colour)

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