Bitter essence
1987
Medium
oil and synthetic polymer paint on canvas
Measurements
203.4 × 169.5 cm
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented through the NGV Foundation by Shell Australia Limited, Honorary Life Benefactor, 2002
© John Beard
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Inscription
inscribed in black chalk on reverse u.l.: J Beard 87 / BITTER ESSENCE (underlined)
Accession Number
2002.250
Department
Contemporary Art
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