The Ring
Primary Artist
M. Napier Waller (1893–1972)
Title
Other titles
Sigurd
Reference
Draffin (1977), 34
Date made
1923
Place made
Australia, Australia, Victoria, Melbourne View on map Close map
Category
Print type
relief
Technique
wood-engraving, printed in black ink, from one block
Matrix size
27.6 x 21.1 cm (printed image)
Support
paper
Support size
34.5 x 28.9 cm (sheet)
State
published state
Impression
10/50
Edition information
edition of 50
Inscriptions or device by artist or designated agent
Signed lower right below printed image in black pencil, 'M Napier Waller'.. Not dated. Titled lower centre below printed image in black pencil, 'The Ring'. Inscribed lower right below printed image in black pencil, 'no 10 - 50'.
Subject description
Sigurd the Volsung on horse and carrying shield, based on Icelandic legendary tale via William Morris.
Collection
National Gallery of Australia
IRN
48094
Accession number
46.15
Accession method
Purchase
Provenance
Purchased by the Commonwealth Art Advisory Board (C.A.A.B.), from an unidentified vendor, by 1946.
Country of context
Australia
Creators
Waller, M. Napier. | (1893–1972) Australian | Male | artist