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Porgy and Bess, theatre illustration

Porgy and Bess, theatre illustration
 1955

Medium
gelatin silver photograph
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented through The Art Foundation of Victoria by the Shmith Family, Governor, 1995
© Estate of Athol Shmith
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Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
gelatin silver photograph
Measurements
48.2 × 7.3 cm (image)
Inscription
stamped in ink on support reverse c.: Photography by / ATHOL SHMITH
inscribed in blue ballpoint pen on support reverse c.: Porgy & Bess
Accession Number
1995.125
Department
Australian Photography
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented through The Art Foundation of Victoria by the Shmith Family, Governor, 1995
© Estate of Athol Shmith
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of Professor AGL Shaw AO Bequest
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

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