The history of the handshake
(1984)
Medium
painted paper mâché, wood, metal
Measurements
360.0 × 250.0 × 400.0 cm (variable) (installation)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented through The Art Foundation of Victoria by the Ian Potter Foundation as one of the joint winners of the Ian Potter Foundation Sculpture Commission, Governor, 1984
© Stephen Killick/Licensed by Copyright Agency, Australia
Gallery location
Not on display
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