The party.
Primary Artist
Joyce Allen (1916–1992)
Title
Other titles
Headache
Date made
1972
Place made
Australia, Australia, New South Wales, Bowral, 28 Queen St View on map Close map
Category
Print type
relief
Technique
linocut, printed in black ink, from one block
Matrix size
25.4 x 37.8 cm (printed image)
Support
thick cream japanese-style laid paper
Support size
34.2 x 51.2 cm (sheet)
State
published state
Impression
8/10
Edition information
edition of 10
Production notes
This print is also titled 'Headache' and dated 1971 with an edition of 10, there is a copy in the National Gallery collection.
Inscriptions or device by artist or designated agent
Signed and dated lower right corner in black pencil, 'Joyce Allen 72'. Inscribed lower left below printed image in black pencil, '8/10'. Inscribed lower centre below printed image in black pencil, 'The Party'.
Subject description
Satirical scene of man with a headache in the middle of a cocktail party.
Collection
National Gallery of Australia
IRN
42115
Accession number
86.1185
Accession method
Gift
Meeting
Meeting 7, 1985/86 (1986-03-11)
Provenance
Gift to the Australian National Gallery, from the Estate of Joyce Allen, 1986.
Credit line
Gift of the artist 1986.
Country of context
Australia
Notes
This print is also titled "Headache" and dated 1971 with an edition of 10, there is a copy in the National Gallery collection.
Creators
Allen, Joyce. | (1916–1992) Australian | Female | artist
Last Updated
11 Jan 2013