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Christ falls under the cross

Christ falls under the cross
 (1940s)

Medium
oil on cardboard
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mr Don McRae, 1986
© Courtesy of the artist's estate
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Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
oil on cardboard
Measurements
79.0 × 61.0 cm
Inscription
inscribed in black paint l.r.: R de Maistre
Accession Number
A7-1986
Department
Australian Painting
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mr Don McRae, 1986
© Courtesy of the artist's estate
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of The Vizard Foundation
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Gallery location
Not on display
Subjects (general)
Human Figures Religion and Mythology
Subjects (specific)
Christ Crowned with Thorns (New Testament narrative) Crucifixion of Christ (New Testament narrative) Jesus Christ (Christian character) men (male humans) stylisation suffering

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