The sleep of reason produces monsters (Australia)
(2008)
Medium
type C photograph on aluminium
Measurements
(182.2 × 125.2 cm) (image and sheet)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, NGV Contemporary, 2008
© Courtesy of the artist and James Cohan Gallery, New York and Stephen Friedman Gallery, London
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Accession Number
2008.120
Department
International Photography
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