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Madonna print t-shirt

Madonna print t-shirt
 1986

Medium
screenprinted cotton
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1997
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
screenprinted cotton
Measurements
68.0 cm (centre back) 78.0 cm (sleeve length)
Place/s of Execution
Melbourne, Victoria
Inscription
label, inside centre back, printed in red and black on white: SARA THORN / ABYSS / BRUCE SLORACH
Accession Number
1997.11
Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1997
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display
Physical description
Long sleeve white cotton t-shirt with black striped cotton knit cuffs and neck. The back has a red, green, black and gold printed design of Byzantine style Madonna head, surrounded by a rose and thorn border. One sleeve has a printed Madonna figure, the other a mermaid. The front has a printed design in black and green incorporating pirates, cherubs and Indian motifs.

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