Medium
synthetic polymer paint, ink, foil and collage on canvas
Measurements
129.4 × 61.3 cm
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, Victorian Foundation for Living Australian Artists, 2009
© Sally Smart/Licensed by Copyright Agency, Australia
Gallery location
Not on display
Place/s of Execution
Melbourne, Victoria
Inscription
inscribed in black chalk on reverse u.c.: Silver Octopus Oceania / (The Exquisite Pirate) / 2008-09 / Synthetic polymer paint and ink and foil / on canvas + Fabric and linen / with collage elements / 130x 70cm / (upward arrow)
Accession Number
2009.136
Department
Contemporary Art
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Subjects (general)
Animals
Subjects (specific)
octopus (order)
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