(Four figures with a double bass)
(1952-1956)
Medium
conté crayon
Measurements
23.5 × 19.5 cm irreg. (image) 26.3 × 21.0 cm (sheet)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of James Mollison AO, 2002
© Estate of Fred Williams
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
London, England
Accession Number
2002.30
Department
Australian Prints & Drawings
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