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Self-portrait (Non-objective composition) - black red and white on hessian

Self-portrait (Non-objective composition) - black red and white on hessian
 (1983)

Medium
synthetic polymer paint on hessian and drawing pins
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased with the assistance of the Visual Arts Board, Australia Council, 1984
© Courtesy of the artist
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Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
synthetic polymer paint on hessian and drawing pins
Measurements
65.8 × 50.0 cm
Place/s of Execution
Melbourne, Victoria
Accession Number
AC11-1984
Department
Contemporary Art
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased with the assistance of the Visual Arts Board, Australia Council, 1984
© Courtesy of the artist
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 Conceptual Art
Subjects (specific)
black (colour) burlap crosses (motifs) linear forms red (colour) self-portraits white (colour)

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