The boyfriend
(c. 1955-1956)
Medium
linocut
Measurements
22.8 × 12.8 cm irreg. (plate) 26.2 × 15.5 cm irreg. (sheet)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Lyn Williams AM, 2008
© Estate of Fred Williams
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Inscription
inscribed in pencil u.r: 52 (not in FW's hand)
Accession Number
2008.433
Departments
Australian Prints / Australian Prints & Drawings
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