Double figure with shark head (from Elektra backdrop).

Artist: BOYD, Arthur | Title: Double figure with shark head (from Elektra backdrop). | Date: (1962-63) | Technique: etching and aquatint, printed in black ink, from one plate | Copyright: Reproduced with permission of Bundanon Trust
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Primary Artist

Arthur Boyd (1920–1999)

Title

Double figure with shark head (from Elektra backdrop).

Date made

1962 – (1962-63)

Place made

London, Greater London, England View on map Close map

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Reference

Maltzahn (1971), 20

Category

Print

Print type

intaglio

Technique

etching and aquatint, printed in black ink, from one plate

Matrix size

29.8 x 40.0 cm (plate-mark)

Subject category

Collection: The Arthur Boyd gift of his paintings, prints and drawings, 1975.

Country of context

Australia

Legacy id

75078

Creators

BOYD, Arthur | (1920–1999) Australian | Male | artist

Last Updated

20 Nov 2025

Impressions

Artist: BOYD, Arthur | Title: Double figure with shark head (from Elektra backdrop). | Date: (1962-63) | Technique: etching and aquatint, printed in black ink, from one plate | Copyright: Reproduced with permission of Bundanon Trust
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Collection

National Gallery of Australia | 75.3.303

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