Double figure with shark head and horns (Elektra backdrop).
Primary Artist
Arthur Boyd (1920–1999)
Title
Double figure with shark head and horns (Elektra backdrop).
Date made
1962 – 1962-63
Place made
Europe, England, Greater London, London View on map Close map
Category
Print type
intaglio
Technique
etching and aquatint, printed in blueish black ink, from one plate
Matrix size
35.6 x 40.6 cm (plate-mark)
Support
paper
State
published state
Impression
artist's proof
Inscriptions or device subsequently added to the work
Inscribed with Arthur Boyd list number verso in black pencil, 505
Collection
National Gallery of Australia
IRN
75008
Accession number
75.3.273
Accession method
Gift
Meeting
Interim Council, Meeting 7 (1975-02-11)
Provenance
Gift of the artist to the Interim Council of the NGA, February 1975.
Credit line
The Arthur Boyd gift 1975.
Copyright
Reproduced with permission of Bundanon Trust
Subject category
Collection: The Arthur Boyd gift of his paintings, prints and drawings, 1975.
Country of context
Australia
Creators
BOYD, Arthur | (1920–1999) Australian | Male | artist