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The origin of the world

The origin of the world
(L'origine du monde)
 (1992)

Medium
oil on canvas
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1993
© Matthys Gerber
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Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
oil on canvas
Measurements
197.8 × 304.2 cm
Place/s of Execution
Newtown, Sydney, New South Wales
Inscription
inscribed in yellow paint l.r.: Gerber
Accession Number
A9-1993
Department
Contemporary Art
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1993
© Matthys Gerber
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)
Landscapes Nature
Subjects (specific)
autumn clouds mountains rivers rocks (landforms) trees waterfalls (natural bodies of water)

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