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We, us, them

We, us, them
 1983

Medium
oil on canvas
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased through The Art Foundation of Victoria with the assistance of Mr Philip Russell, Fellow, 1983
© Helen Brack
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Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
oil on canvas
Measurements
183.4 × 122.4 cm
Inscription
inscribed in black paint l.r.: John brack 1983 inscribed in black ink on paper label on reverse: 'WE, US, THEM' / OIL ON CANVAS / 183 x 122cm
Accession Number
AC1-1983
Department
Contemporary Art
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased through The Art Foundation of Victoria with the assistance of Mr Philip Russell, Fellow, 1983
© Helen Brack
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of The Vizard Foundation
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display
Subjects (general)
Allegory and Symbols Relationships and Interactions Utilitarian Objects
Subjects (specific)
capital letters letters (signs) pencils (drawing and writing equipment) words (layout features)

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