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The map darkened

The map darkened
 (1984)

Medium
collage, synthetic polymer paint, polyvinyl acetate glue and sand on canvas
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1984
© Elwynn Lynn/Licensed by Copyright Agency, Australia
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
collage, synthetic polymer paint, polyvinyl acetate glue and sand on canvas
Measurements
144.6 × 140.4 cm
Accession Number
AC20-1984
Department
Contemporary Art
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1984
© Elwynn Lynn/Licensed by Copyright Agency, Australia
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)
Abstract Art Nonrepresentational Art
Subjects (specific)
black-and-white (colours) Chinese, Mandarin (language) crosses (motifs) irregular linear forms texture (artistic concept)

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