The boy friend.

Artist: WILLIAMS, Fred | Title: The boy friend. | Date: 1955-56 | Technique: etching, aquatint, engraving and drypoint, printed in black ink, from one copper plate | Copyright: © Fred Williams Estate
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Primary Artist

Fred Williams (1927–1982)

Title

The boy friend.

Reference

Mollison (1968), 52, i/v

Date made

1955 – 1955-56

Place made

London, Greater London, England View on map Close map

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Category

Print

Print type

intaglio

Technique

etching, aquatint, engraving and drypoint, printed in black ink, from one copper plate

Matrix size

20.0 x 16.2 cm (plate-mark)

Edition information

edition of 16

Subject description

Theatrical scene of two female dancers performing in the musical, 'The Boy Friend'.

Country of context

Australia

Legacy id

41413

Creators

WILLIAMS, Fred | (1927–1982) Australian | Male | artist

Last Updated

20 Nov 2025

Impressions

Artist: WILLIAMS, Fred | Title: The boy friend. | Date: 1955-56 | Technique: etching, aquatint, engraving and drypoint, printed in black ink, from one copper plate | Copyright: © Fred Williams Estate
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Collection

National Gallery of Australia | 86.383

State

1st state of 5, published state

Impression

9/16

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