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A shadow of his former self

Viva GIBB
A shadow of his former self
 (1982-1983)
from the In the lucky country series (1982–83)

Medium
gelatin silver photographs

Measurements
(26-27) (16.7 × 37.7 cm) (image) (overall) 25.5 × 41.3 cm (sheet) (overall)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mrs Barbara Barnes, 1983
© Sybil Gibb and Rupert Duffy in memory of Jillian Viva Gibb

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Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Inscription
(26-27) none

Accession Number
PH173.26-27-1983

Department
Australian Photography

This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of Daryl and Anne Whinney

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