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In the city's shadow

Viva GIBB
In the city's shadow
 (1982-1983)
from the In the lucky country series (1982–83)

Medium
gelatin silver photograph

Measurements
19.2 × 15.0 cm (image) 25.4 × 19.8 cm (sheet)

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
none

Accession Number
PH173.54-1983

Department
Australian Photography

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