Yilimi [blackhead python]

Artist: b'Cherel, Kumanjayi (Butcher).' | Title: b'Yilimi [blackhead python]' | Date: 1997, 2 May | Technique: b'linocut, printed in black ink, from one block'
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Primary Artist

Kumanjayi (Butcher). Cherel (1920–2009)

Title

Yilimi [blackhead python]

Work number

Australian Print Workshop (1981-), 1529

Date made

1997 – 1997, 2 May

Place made

Australia, Australia, Victoria, Melbourne, Australian Print Workshop, 210 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy 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

29.9 x 29.9 cm (printed image)

Support

white wove paper

Support size

37.9 x 38.1 cm (sheet (deckle-edged))

Manufacturers mark

no manufacturer's mark

State

published state

Impression

workshop proof 2/2

Edition information

edition of 20; plus 2 workshop proofs

Production notes

Plate created at Fitzroy Crossing.

Inscriptions or device by artist or designated agent

Signed lower right below printed image in black pencil, 'BUTCHER'. Dated verso, upper left corner in black pencil, '2 MAY 97'. Not titled. Inscribed lower left below printed image in black pencil, 'APW 2/2'.

Inscriptions or device by others involved in the works production

no blindstamp

Inscriptions or device subsequently added to the work

Inscribed verso lower right in black pencil, 'APW 1529'. Inscribed verso, upper centre in black pencil, '[arrow symbol]'.

Subject description

The Australian Print Workshop archive of Australian prints and book arts.

Collection

National Gallery of Australia

IRN

124529

Accession number

2002.431.1529

Accession method

Purchase

Meeting

Meeting 7, 2001/2002 (2002-06-26)

Provenance

Purchased by the National Gallery of Australia, from the Australian Print Workshop (formerly the Victorian Print Workshop), Melbourne, 2006, where the work was produced.

Credit line

Australian Print Workshop Archive 2, purchased with the assistance of the Gordon Darling Australasian Print Fund 2002

Country of context

Australia

Creators

Cherel, Kumanjayi (Butcher). | (1920–2009) Aboriginal Australian | Male | artist

AUSTRALIAN PRINT WORKSHOP | (1989–) Australian | Organisation | print workshop

Last Updated

11 Jan 2013