Laughing Christ (II)
Primary Artist
Noel Counihan (1913–1986)
Title
Date made
1970
Place made
Naam / Melbourne, Victoria, Australia View on map Close map
Category
Print type
intaglio
Technique
etching, aquatint and drypoint, printed in black ink, from one plate
Support
medium-weight off-white wove paper
Support size
51.6 x 69.2 cm (sheet)
Manufacturers mark
no manufacturer's mark
State
published state
Impression
9/15
Edition information
edition of 15
Inscriptions or device by artist or designated agent
signed and dated lower right below plate-mark in black pencil, 'Counihan '70'.
titled lower left below plate-mark in black pencil, 'Laughing Christ'.
inscribed lower left below plate-mark in black pencil, 'To Fred and Lyn'.
inscribed lower centre below plate-mark in black pencil, '9/15'.
IRN
186228
Accession number
2009.781
Accession method
Gift
Meeting
Meeting 1, 2009/2010 (2009-08-25)
Provenance
From the Fred and Lyn Williams Collection.
Credit line
Gift of Lyn and Fred Williams, celebrating the National Gallery of Australia's 25th Anniversary, 2009
Creators
Counihan, Noel. | (1913–1986) Australian | Male | artist
Last Updated
23 Nov 2025