Uncle Sam 1910–1920
2001
from the Federation series: 1901–2001 2001
Medium
synthetic polymer paint, earth pigments, metallic paint and glitter on canvas
Measurements
60.4 × 50.5 cm
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased through the NGV Foundation with the assistance of Rupert Myer, Governor, 2001
© Julie Dowling/Licensed by Copyright Agency, Australia
Gallery location
Gallery 3
Ground Level, NGV Australia
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Perth, Western Australia
Inscription
inscribed in crayon on reverse u.l.: Federation Series; / ‘Uncle Sam’ / by / Julie Dowling (e D underlined) / May 2001 / Acrylic, Red Ochre and Plastic / on Canvas. / ~ / This painting shows my great / grand Uncle Samuel Winmar / who worked for the War but wasn’t / allowed to fight in WW1. / 1910–1920
Accession Number
2001.538.2
Department
First Nations Australia
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