George 1950–1960
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: George’ / 1950–1960 / by / Julie Dowling / May 2001 / Acrylic, Red Ochre and Plastic on Canvas / ~ / This shows my great Uncle George / Latham who always ran away from / Native Welfare. He lived in the / bush by himself from the age of 15 (5 overinscribed with 0) / because many of his mates and / family were put into ‘care’. When / he got older he stopped some / kids from being taked for a time / He remembers the fifty’s like it was / yesterday.
Accession Number
2001.538.6
Department
First Nations Australia
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