Polyphony
1963
Medium
type C photograph
Measurements
30.4 × 30.4 cm (image)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented through The Art Foundation of Victoria by the Shmith Family, Governor, 1996
© Estate of Athol Shmith
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Edition
ed. 1/3
Inscription
inscribed in chalk on support l.r.: Athol Shmith (ith underlined) / l’3
inscribed in fibre-tipped pen on support reverse u.r.: Athol Shmith (downward arrow). / ‘Polyphony’ / ’63
inscribed in blue ballpoint pen on support u.c.: 12
Accession Number
1996.240
Department
Australian Photography
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