The man in black.
Primary Artist
M. Napier Waller (1893–1972)
Title
Reference
Draffin (1977), 42
Date made
1925
Place made
Australia, Australia, Victoria, Melbourne View on map Close map
Category
Print type
relief
Technique
linocut, printed in colour, from multiple blocks
Matrix size
30.7 x 17.6 cm (printed image)
Support
cream parchment paper
Support size
35.9 x 22.7 cm (sheet (irregular))
State
published state
Impression
4/50
Edition information
edition of 50; plus state proofs and experimental proofs
Inscriptions or device by artist or designated agent
Signed lower right below printed image in black pencil, 'M. Napier Waller'. Titled lower left below printed image in black pencil, 'No 4 50 proofs'.
Subject description
Self-portrait of the artist (but showing both arms) in evening dress in front of part of his mural for the Melbourne Public Library.
Collection
National Gallery of Australia
IRN
37189
Accession number
75.98
Accession method
Purchase
Meeting
Interim Council, Meeting 13 (1975-08-12)
Provenance
Purchased by the Australian National Gallery, from Thirty Victoria Street, Sydney, 1975.
Credit line
Purchased 1975
Country of context
Australia
Creators
Waller, M. Napier. | (1893–1972) Australian | Male | artist