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The helmsman of the L'Avenir

Ella GRAINGER
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

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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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