Highwaymen.
Primary Artist
Joyce Allen (1916–1992)
Title
Date made
1972
Place made
Australia, Australia, New South Wales, Bowral, 28 Queen St View on map Close map
Category
Print type
relief
Technique
linocut printed in black ink, from one block
Matrix size
27.2 x 38.2 cm (printed image)
Support
cream japanese-style laid paper
Support size
41.6 x 54.4 cm (sheet)
State
published state
Impression
artist's proof
Inscriptions or device by artist or designated agent
Signed and dated lower right below printed image in black pencil, 'Joyce Allen 72'. Inscribed lower left below printed image in black pencil, 'Artist Proof'. Inscribed lower centre below printed image in black pencil, 'Highwaymen'.
Subject description
Satirical scene of road workers working at a slow pace.
Collection
National Gallery of Australia
IRN
42069
Accession number
86.117
Accession method
Gift
Meeting
Meeting 7, 1985/86 (1986-03-11)
Provenance
Gift to the Australian National Gallery, from the Estate of Joyce Allen, 1986.
Credit line
Gift of the artist 1986.
Country of context
Australia
Creators
Allen, Joyce. | (1916–1992) Australian | Female | artist
Last Updated
11 Jan 2013