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River passing through a plain

River passing through a plain
 1982

Medium
oil on canvas
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1982
© Estate of John Olsen/Licensed by Copyright Agency, Australia
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
oil on canvas
Measurements
136.6 × 152.4 cm
Inscription
inscribed in brown paint l.l.: John Olsen '82
Accession Number
AC11-1982
Department
Contemporary Art
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1982
© Estate of John Olsen/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 Landscapes
Subjects (specific)
aerial views brush strokes lines (artistic concept) meanders (water body components) plains (landforms) riverine landscapes rivers serpentine (shape)

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