Purple rain
Primary Artist
McNiven. Liz. (1963–)
Title
Source
Strong lines: New directions. Canberra: Studio One in association with Nolan Gallery & Canberra City Gallery, 1996.
Date made
1996
Place made
Australia, Australia, Australian Capital Territory, Canberra, Studio One View on map Close map
Category
Print type
intaglio
Technique
drypoint, printed in black ink, from one plate; hand-coloured in purple with pantone pen
Matrix size
22.8 x 17.0 cm (printed image)
Support
cream wove paper
Support size
39.6 x 36.2 cm (sheet)
State
published state
Impression
2/25
Edition information
An uncoloured edition of this print was also printed, titled "Rain"
Inscriptions or device by artist or designated agent
Signed and dated lower right below image in black pencil, 'Liz McNiven 1996'. Inscribed lower left below image in black pencil, '2/25' Inscribed lower left below image in black pencil, 'Purple Rain'.
Collection
National Gallery of Australia
IRN
12145
Accession number
97.1029.10
Accession method
Purchase
Meeting
Meeting 6, 1996/97 (1997-06-23)
Credit line
Gordon Darling Australasian Print Fund 1997
Country of context
Australia
Notes
Uncoloured versions of prints from this edition are titled Rain.
Creators
McNiven. Liz. | (1963–) Aboriginal Australian | Female | artist
STUDIO ONE INC. | (1985–2000) Australian | Organisation | printer
Hogan, Jan. | (1963–) Australian | Female | printer
Last Updated
11 Jan 2013