Nan 1960–1970
2001
from the Federation series: 1901–2001 2001
Medium
synthetic polymer paint, earth pigments, metallic paint and glitter on canvas
Measurements
60.3 × 50.4 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’ / : Nan / 1960–1970 / by / Julie Dowling. / May 2001. / Acrylic, Red Ochre and Plastic / on Canvas. / ~ / This shows my mum’s first / cousin Nancy Latham. She married / a Koorie fellah and moved east / while he fought in the Vietnam War / she saw the first Civil Rights protests and brought the / message back to her family.
Accession Number
2001.538.7
Department
First Nations Australia
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