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Death is always the same

Viva GIBB
Death is always the same
 (1982-1983)
from the In the lucky country series (1982–83)

Medium
gelatin silver photograph

Measurements
13.8 × 14.0 cm (image) 23.9 × 17.7 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
inscribed in pencil on reverse c.: 2

Accession Number
PH173.72-1983

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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