The bird
(1957)
Medium
linocut, touched with ink
Measurements
18.1 × 20.7 cm (sheet)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 2005
© Estate of Fred Williams
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Inscription
none
Accession Number
2005.17
Departments
Australian Prints / Australian Prints & Drawings
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