Ernst Ludwig Kirchner <br/> <em>Officer and waitress</em> 1915<br/> <em>(Offizier und Kellnerin)</em><br/> oil on canvas<br/> 95 x 82 cm<br/> Proposed acquisition. 2025 NGV Annual Appeal<br/>

Spotlight on the 2025 NGV Annual Appeal

Join NGV Assistant Director, Curatorial and Audience Engagement, Donna McColm and NGV Senior Curator International Art, Dr. Ted Gott as they discuss the incredible opportunity to acquire Ernst Ludwig Kirchner’s Officer and waitress (Offizier und Kellnerin) 1915.

The acquisition of this powerful masterpiece for the NGV will enrich our Collection for generations to come and is now on display on Level 2, NGV International.

We warmly invite you to support this appeal and we are truly grateful for donations of any size to make this acquisition possible. Thank you for your support.

If you would like further information about supporting this acquisition, please contact the NGV Foundation team on 03 8620 2415 or ngv.foundation@ngv.vic.gov.au.

The NGV warmly thanks the following supporters who have made leadership gifts to help secure this significant work:

Leadership Gifts
Alan & Mary-Lou Archibald Foundation
John Bates & Lorraine Bates
John Fast & Jenny Fast
Donors to the 2025 NGV Foundation Annual Dinner
Donors to the 2025 NGV Annual Appeal

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We warmly welcome donations of any amount and thank you for considering a donation to ensure this work will remain in the NGV Collection for visitors to enjoy now and into the future.

All donations of $2 or over are tax deductible.

If you are interested in making a significant gift to this campaign, please contact the NGV Foundation on +61 (0)3 86202415 or ngv.foundation@ngv.vic.gov.au.

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