High rise spy.
Primary Artist
Joyce Allen (1916–1992)
Title
Date made
1969
Place made
Australia, Australia, New South Wales, Sydney View on map Close map
Category
Print type
relief
Technique
linocut, printed in black ink, from one block
Matrix size
51.0 x 34.4 cm (printed image)
Support
cream japanese-style laid paper
Support size
60.4 x 45.8 cm (sheet)
State
published state
Impression
4/10
Edition information
edition of 10
Inscriptions or device by artist or designated agent
Signed and dated lower right corner in black pencil, 'Joyce Allen 69'. Inscribed lower left corner in black pencil, '4/10'. Inscribed lower centre below printed image in black pencil, 'High Rise Spy'.
Subject description
Urban scene of a man looking through binoculars at occupants of city apartment buildings.
Collection
National Gallery of Australia
IRN
42100
Accession number
86.1181
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