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Hold up; George LACY; c. 1831 - 1877; 1993.043

From:Benalla Art Gallery

Name/TitleHold up

About this objectBorn: London, Middlesex, England c.1817; Arrived: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 1842; Died: Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia 1878

MakerGeorge LACY

Maker Roleartist

Date Madec. 1831 - 1877

Medium and Materialswatercolour and ink on paper

Inscription and MarksRecto:
Signed "G.L." in grey watercolour in l.r.c of composition; Narrative as part of work, '"How much have you” – “only 2 ounces” – “2 ounces?!! You lazy rascal, after 6 months at the diggings if you don’t find more than that I’ll knock you into the middle of next week”' written in grey watercolour across the lower edge of the composition; Not dated; Not titled

Measurements26.9 x 34.4 cm [image]; 51.3 x 56.4 cm [frame]

Subject and Association DescriptionWatercolour; Figures; Animals; Trees; Gun; Horse; Theif

Named CollectionBenalla Art Gallery Collection

Credit LineLedger Bequest, 1993

Object TypeWatercolour

Object number1993.043

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