In the skin of the lion
1988
Medium
oil on canvas
Measurements
174.2 × 240.2 cm
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented through The Art Foundation of Victoria by the artist, Fellow, 2000
© Robert Boynes/Licensed by Copyright Agency, Australia
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Canberra, ACT
Inscription
inscribed in black and blue fibre-tipped pen on reverse u.c.: "DAWNING" (crossed out) / Boynes / 88 / Oil / "IN THE SKIN OF THE LION"
Accession Number
2000.81
Department
Australian Painting
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