The oracle
(1930s)
Medium
gelatin silver photograph
Measurements
35.6 × 25.6 cm (image)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Dr Geoffrey Smith, 1971
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Inscription
inscribed in pencil on mount l.l.: The Oracle (underlined)
inscribed in pencil on mount l.r.: Julian Smith (underlined)
inscribed in pencil on support reverse u.l.: Julian Smith / 59 Collins St / Melbourne / Victoria / Australia / Title (underlined) / THE ORACLE / C.B.
Accession Number
PH47-1971
Department
Australian Photography
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