A tomb in Bethlehem.
Primary Artist
David Barker (1888–1946)
Title
Date made
1919 – (1919)
Place made
Australia, Australia, New South Wales, Sydney View on map Close map
Category
Print type
intaglio
Technique
etching and foul biting, printed in black ink with plate-tone, from one plate
Matrix size
21.4 x 13.6 cm (plate-mark)
Support
cream laid paper
Support size
28.6 x 19.5 cm (sheet)
State
published state
Impression
21/50
Edition information
edition of 50
Inscriptions or device by artist or designated agent
Signed lower right below plate-mark in black pencil, 'David Barker./ Warrant Officer A.I.F.'. Not dated. Titled lower left below plate-mark in black pencil, 'A Tomb in Bethlehem.'. Inscribed lower left below plate-mark in black pencil, '21/50'.
Inscriptions or device subsequently added to the work
Inscribed verso lower right in pen and ink, '(sterling pound symbol)2.10.6.'.
Collection
National Gallery of Australia
IRN
155498
Accession number
91.762
Accession method
Curator's allowance
Meeting
Meeting 2, 1991/92 (1991-09-11)
Credit line
Purchased 1991
Country of context
Australia
Notes
Exhibited: The etched work and oil paintings of David Barker, Gayfield Shaw's Gallery, Penzance Chambers, 29 Elizabeth Street, Sydney 18 Oct - 1st Nov 1920 "cat.no.23 A Tomb in Bethlehem Edition 50 No remaining 12, Price 2/2/0 Price of Frame 7/-".
Creators
Barker, David. | (1888–1946) Australian | Male | artist
Last Updated
04 Jan 2013