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The Roo; Desmonde DOWNING; Our best efforts have been made to locate the copyright owner of this work. If you have any information please contact us via copyright@benalla.vic.com.au

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Name/TitleThe Roo

About this objectBorn: Neutral Bay, New South Wales, Australia 1920; Lived and worked: London, England 1962-1963; Died: Manly, New South Wales, Australia 1975

MakerDesmonde DOWNING

Maker Roleartist

Date Madec. 1950 - 1956

Medium and Materialswatercolour, pencil, fabric on paper on cardboard

Inscription and MarksRecto:
Signed “Desmonde Downing” in pencil in l.r.c of composition; Titled “THE ROO [underlined]/ (MISS BENITA HARVEY)” in pencil in u.r.c of composition; Not dated

Measurements28.2 x 25.7 cm [sheet]; 51.7 x 43.8 cm [frame]

Subject and Association DescriptionCollage; Drawing; Figure; Costume Design; Woman; Dress

Named CollectionBenalla Art Gallery Collection

Credit LineGift of the Visual Arts Board Contemporary Art Collection, Australia Council, 1984

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Object TypeCollage

Object number1984.14

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