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So, this is heaven

So, this is heaven
 (1982-1983)
from the In the lucky country series (1982–83)

Medium
gelatin silver photographs
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mrs Barbara Barnes, 1983
© Sybil Gibb and Rupert Duffy in memory of Jillian Viva Gibb
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
gelatin silver photographs
Measurements
(104-105) (16.6 × 37.5 cm) (image) (overall) 26.0 × 41.3 cm (sheet) (overall)
Inscription
(104-105) none
Accession Number
PH173.104-105-1983
Department
Australian Photography
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mrs Barbara Barnes, 1983
© Sybil Gibb and Rupert Duffy in memory of Jillian Viva Gibb
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of Daryl and Anne Whinney
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

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