"We've been chosen to represent our country at the Olympic Games!"
1960
Medium
gelatin silver photograph
Measurements
37.3 × 47.5 cm (image)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1973
© Courtesy of the artist’s estate
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Horsham, Victoria
Inscription
inscribed in pencil on reverse l.l.: "We've been chosen to represent our Country at the Olympic Games!" (We've been chosen to represent our Country at the Olympic Games underlined)
inscribed in pencil on reverse l.r.: Eric Thake 1960. (Eric underlined)
Accession Number
PH195-1973
Department
Australian Photography
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