The bay.

Primary Artist

Joyce Allen (1916–1992)

Title

The bay.

Date made

1985

Place made

Australia, Australia, New South Wales, Bowral, 28 Queen St View on map Close map

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Category

Print

Print type

relief

Technique

linocut printed in black ink, from one block

Matrix size

33.0 x 25.4 cm (printed image)

Support

white japanese-style laid paper

Support size

54.6 x 41.4 cm (sheet)

State

published state

Impression

2/8

Edition information

edition of 8

Inscriptions or device by artist or designated agent

Signed and dated lower right below printed image in black pencil, 'Joyce Allen 85'. Inscribed lower left below printed image in black pencil, '2/8'. Inscribed lower centre below printed image in black pencil, 'The Bay'.

Subject description

Coastal scene of family groupings picnicking near a bay with sailing boats on the water.

Collection

National Gallery of Australia

IRN

42146

Accession number

86.119

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