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Dark hillside

Dark hillside
 (1967); dated (1964)

Medium
oil and tempera on canvas
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
The Joseph Brown Collection. Presented through the NGV Foundation by Dr Joseph Brown AO OBE, Honorary Life Benefactor, 2004
© Estate of Fred Williams
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Gallery location
Gallery 19
Level 3, NGV Australia

Artwork Details

Medium
oil and tempera on canvas
Measurements
108.0 × 132.8 cm
Place/s of Execution
Upwey, Melbourne, Victoria
Inscription
inscribed in black paint l.r.: Fred Williams.
typed in red and black on paper label on reverse c.: Artist. Fred Williams. / Title. Dark Hillside. 1964. / Medium. Tempera & oil on canvas. 52" x 42"
Accession Number
2004.236
Department
Australian Painting
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
The Joseph Brown Collection. Presented through the NGV Foundation by Dr Joseph Brown AO OBE, Honorary Life Benefactor, 2004
© Estate of Fred Williams
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of The Vizard Foundation
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Gallery location
Gallery 19
Level 3, NGV Australia
Subjects (general)
Abstract Art Landscapes
Subjects (specific)
colours (hues or tints) hills horizon line lines (artistic concept) sky trees

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