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Fine clouds of white dust

Viva GIBB
Fine clouds of white dust
 (1982-1983)
from the In the lucky country series (1982–83)

Medium
gelatin silver photographs

Measurements
(31-34) (16.2 × 73.2 cm) (image) (overall) 24.1 × 75.8 cm (sheet) (overall)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mrs Barbara Barnes, 1983

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Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Inscription
(31) inscribed in pencil on reverse l.l.: 1
(32) inscribed in pencil on reverse l.l.: 2
(33) inscribed in pencil on reverse l.l.: 4
(34) none

Accession Number
PH173.31-34-1983

Department
Australian Photography

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