We are many they are few.

Primary Artist

Noel Counihan (1913–1986)

Title

We are many they are few.

Date made

1950

Reference

Smith (1981), 38

Category

Print

Print type

relief

Technique

linocut, printed in black ink, from one block

Matrix size

29.0 x 16.5 cm (printed image)

Edition information

edition of 300

Subject category

Australia, Art style: Social Realism

Subject description

Dock workers leaving a ship in protest. Inspired by the action of French and Dutch dock workers who refused to handle war materials.

Country of context

Australia

Legacy id

41126

Creators

Counihan, Noel. | (1913–1986) Australian | Male | artist

KENION PRESS LTD. | English | Organisation | printer

Impressions

Collection

National Gallery of Australia | 77.717.12

State

published state

Impression

64/300

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