Papageno and the birds
Primary Artist
John Olsen (1928–2023)
Title
Source
From Opera Australia folio 1992.
Work number
Australian Print Workshop (1981-), 2591
Date made
1992
Place made
Australia, Australia, Victoria, Melbourne, Australian Print Workshop, 210 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy View on map Close map
Category
Print type
planographic
Technique
lithograph, printed in colour, from multiple stones
Matrix size
28.0 x 26.1 cm (printed image (irregular))
Support
cream wove paper
Support size
52.0 x 49.1 cm (sheet (deckle-edged))
Manufacturers mark
no manufacturer's mark
State
published state
Impression
artist's proof
Edition information
edition unknown
Inscriptions or device by artist or designated agent
Signed and dated lower right below image in black pencil, 'John Olsen 92'. Titled lower centre below image in black pencil, 'Papageno & the Birds'. Inscribed with impression details lower left below image in black pencil, 'AP.'
Inscriptions or device by others involved in the works production
Print workshop blindstamp lower right corner 'APW' [within rectangle]
Inscriptions or device subsequently added to the work
Inscribed verso lower right in black pencil, 'APW 2591'
Subject description
The Australian Print Workshop archive of Australian prints and book arts.
Collection
National Gallery of Australia
IRN
125591
Accession number
2002.431.2591
Accession method
Purchase
Meeting
Meeting 7, 2001/2002 (2002-06-26)
Provenance
Purchased by the National Gallery of Australia, from the Australian Print Workshop (formerly the Victorian Print Workshop), Melbourne, 2006, where the work was produced.
Credit line
Australian Print Workshop Archive 2, purchased with the assistance of the Gordon Darling Australasian Print Fund 2002
Copyright
© John Olsen. Licensed by VISCOPY, Australia
Country of context
Australia
Creators
AUSTRALIAN PRINT WORKSHOP | (1989–) Australian | Organisation | print workshop
Olsen, John. | (1928–2023) Australian | Male | artist
Last Updated
08 Jan 2013