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Ronnie 1970–1980
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
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
Gallery location
Gallery 3
Ground Level, NGV Australia