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Uncle Sam 1910–1920

Uncle Sam 1910–1920
 2001
from the Federation series: 1901–2001 2001

Medium
synthetic polymer paint, earth pigments, metallic paint and glitter on canvas
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
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Gallery 3
Ground Level, NGV Australia

Artwork Details

Medium
synthetic polymer paint, earth pigments, metallic paint and glitter on canvas
Measurements
60.4 × 50.5 cm
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
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
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of The Vizard Foundation
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Gallery 3
Ground Level, NGV Australia

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