RK at 70.
Primary Artist
John Olsen (1928–2023)
Title
Other titles
Rudy Komon at 70
Reference
Olsen (1980), 89
Date made
1978
Place made
Australia, Australia, New South Wales View on map Close map
Category
Print type
intaglio
Technique
etching, printed in black ink, from one plate
Matrix size
20.2 x 12.4 cm (plate-mark)
Support
white Arches paper
Support size
28.6 x 16.0 cm (sheet)
State
published state
Impression
39/50
Edition information
edition of 50, artist's proofs
Inscriptions or device by artist or designated agent
Signed and dated lower right below image in pencil, 'John / Olsen / 78'. Inscribed lower left below image in pencil, '39/50'. Titled lower center below image in pencil, 'RK at 70'.
Subject description
Portrait of the Sydney art dealer Rudy Komon, founder of the Rudy Koman Gallery, at the age of 70.
Collection
National Gallery of Australia
IRN
141601
Accession number
2002.273
Accession method
Bequest
Meeting
Meeting 7, 2001/2002 (26 June 2002)
Provenance
Bequest to the National Gallery of Australia, from the Rudy and Ruth Komon Bequest, 2002
Credit line
Ruth Komon Bequest 2002
Copyright
© John Olsen. Licensed by VISCOPY, Australia
Subject category
Portrait: male
Country of context
Australia
Creators
Olsen, John. | (1928–2023) Australian | Male | artist
Last Updated
14 Sep 2012