Mirrors and scissors.
Primary Artist
John Brack (1920–1999)
Title
Other titles
Scissors and mirrors
Date made
1966 (dated)
Place made
National Gallery of Victoria Art School, 328 Swanston Street, Naam / Melbourne, Victoria, Australia View on map Close map
Category
Print type
intaglio
Technique
etching, printed in black ink with plate tone, from one copper plate
Matrix size
32.8 x 44.8 cm (plate-mark)
Support
paper
Support size
38.3 x 56.4 cm (sheet)
State
3rd state of 3, published state
Impression
8/50
Edition information
proposed edition of 50, only 23 printed
Inscriptions or device by artist or designated agent
signed and dated lower right below plate-mark in black pencil, 'John Brack 66'. titled lower left corner below plate-mark in black pencil, 'Scissors and Mirrors'. inscribed lower left below plate-mark in black pencil, '8/50'.
Subject description
Window display of medical implements including pairs of scissors, thermometer and mirrors reflecting people on street.
Collection
Newcastle Region Art Gallery
IRN
Not Known
Accession number
1972.35
Accession method
purchase
Credit line
Purchased 1972
Country of context
Australia
Creators
Brack, John. | (1920–1999) Australian | Male | artist
WALKER, Murray | (1937–) Australian | Male | printer
Last Updated
29 Aug 2026