Blue sarong
Primary Artist
Murray Griffin (1903–1992)
Title
Physical description
(right panel)
Reference
Bunbury (1998), 76
Date made
1951
Place made
Australia, Australia, Victoria, Melbourne View on map Close map
Category
Print type
relief
Technique
linocut, printed in colour, from multiple blocks
Matrix size
34.6 x 15.4 cm (printed image)
Support
cream Byronic laid paper
Support size
38.6 x 20.4 cm (sheet)
State
published state
Impression
23/27
Edition information
edition of 27
Inscriptions or device by artist or designated agent
Signed and dated lower right below printed image in black pencil, 'Murray Griffin 51' Inscribed lower centre below printed image in black pencil, 'Blue Sarong' Inscribed lower left below printed image in black pencil, '23/27' Inscribed verso lower centre in black pencil, '3'
Subject description
Figure study of Malayan man wearing sarong, turban and sandals.
Collection
National Gallery of Australia
IRN
45353
Accession number
86.541.C
Accession method
Curator's allowance
Meeting
Meeting 6, 1985/86 (1986-02-11)
Credit line
Purchased 1986
Country of context
Australia
Creators
GRIFFIN, Murray | (1903–1992) Australian | Male | artist
Last Updated
07 Jan 2013