Fan
(c. 1925)
Medium
feather, plastic, paint
Measurements
72.5 cm (length) 29.0 cm irreg. (width)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Miss Irene Mitchell, 1982
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
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