The Philosopher
Primary Artist
John Olsen (1928–2023)
Title
Date made
1990
Place made
Australia, Australia, New South Wales, East Kangaloon, Max Miller Workshop View on map Close map
Category
Print type
intaglio
Technique
aquatint, printed in colour with plate-tone, from one plate
Matrix size
40.0 x 50.0 cm (plate-mark)
Support
thick white wove paper
Support size
60.4 x 80.0 cm (sheet)
State
published state
Impression
artist's proof
Inscriptions or device by artist or designated agent
Signed and dated lower right below image in black pencil, 'John Olsen '90'. Titled lower centre below image in black pencil, ' 'The Philosopher' '. Inscribed lower left below image in black pencil, 'AP.'.
Inscriptions or device by others involved in the works production
Print workshop blindstamp lower left,edge, 'EAST/ KANGALOON' [in oval]
Collection
National Gallery of Australia
IRN
15
Accession number
94.359
Accession method
Gift
Meeting
Meeting 6, 1993/94 (1994-06-29)
Provenance
Given by the artist to the NGA, June 1994.
Credit line
Gift of the artist 1994
Copyright
© John Olsen. Licensed by VISCOPY, Australia
Country of context
Australia
Creators
Olsen, John. | (1928–2023) Australian | Male | artist
Max Miller Workshop. | (1976–) Australian | Organisation | print workshop
Miller, Max. | (1940–) Australian | Male | printer