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George 1950–1960

George 1950–1960
 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
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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: 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
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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