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Ronnie 1970–1980

Ronnie 1970–1980
 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
60.3 × 50.4 cm
Place/s of Execution
Perth, Western Australia
Inscription
inscribed in crayon on reverse u.l.: ‘Federation Series:’ / Ronnie / 1977 (7 overincribed with 0) –1980 / by / Julie Dowling. / May 2001 / Acrylic, Red Ochre and Plastic / on Canvas / ~ / This shows my mother Ronnie / who was the first person in our / family to go on a protest march / and to publically speak out / about injustice to our family / because we were Aboriginal/ / Yamatji/Badimaya
Accession Number
2001.538.8
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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