"Epstein, Einstein? I can never remember!"

Primary Artist

Eric Thake (1904–1982)

Title

"Epstein, Einstein? I can never remember!"

Other titles

Self-portrait, contemplating Epsteins bust of Einstein

Date made

1962

Place made

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 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

21.1 x 30.6 cm (printed image)

Support

very thin cream paper

Support size

30.6 x 23.0 cm (sheet)

State

published state

Impression

7/40

Edition information

edition of 40

Inscriptions or device by artist or designated agent

Signed and dated lower right within image in black pencil, 'Eric Thake 1962'. Titled lower right within image in black pencil, 'IN THE MELBOURNE GALLERY/ Epstein, Einstein? I can never remember!'. Inscribed lower right below printed image in black pencil, '7/40'. Inscribed by Thake at bottom of sheet, '(self-portrait, contemplating Epsteins bust of Einstein)'.

Collection

National Gallery of Australia

IRN

81331

Accession number

72.216

Accession method

Purchase

Meeting

C.A.A.B. Meeting (1972-08-16)

Provenance

Purchased from Langsam Galleries, Melbourne, 1972.

Credit line

Purchased 1972

Country of context

Australia

Creators

Thake, Eric. | (1904–1982) Australian | Male | artist

Last Updated

07 Jan 2013