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self-portrait (possesses some of the attributes of an artist)

self-portrait (possesses some of the attributes of an artist)
 2007

Medium
charcoal and synthetic polymer paint on canvas
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, Victorian Foundation for Living Australian Artists, 2008
© Courtesy the artist and Milani Gallery, Brisbane
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
charcoal and synthetic polymer paint on canvas
Measurements
240.1 × 179.3 cm
Place/s of Execution
Brisbane, Queensland
Accession Number
2008.9
Department
First Nations Australia
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, Victorian Foundation for Living Australian Artists, 2008
© Courtesy the artist and Milani Gallery, Brisbane
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of The Vizard Foundation
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

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