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

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

Medium
synthetic polymer paint on hessian and drawing pins

Measurements
65.8 × 50.0 cm

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

Place/s of Execution
Melbourne, Victoria

Accession Number
AC11-1984

Department
Australian Painting

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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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