The helmsman of the L'Avenir
Medium
oil on canvas
Measurements
78.6 × 57.2 cm
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Herbert and Ivy Brooks Bequest, 1973
© Artist/Estate
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Inscription
inscribed in black paint l.r.: THE HELMSMAN of the L'AVENiR. / ELLA GRAINGER
Accession Number
A20-1973
Department
Australian Painting
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Subjects (general)
Marines and Seascapes
Subjects (specific)
boats decks (watercraft components) masts men (male humans) nautical rigging sailing ships sails (equipment) spars (watercraft components)
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