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ART GALLERY
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Epstein-Einstein; Eric THAKE; 1962; 1977.05; © Estate of the artist

From:Benalla Art Gallery

Name/TitleEpstein-Einstein

About this objectBorn: Auburn, Victoria, Australia 1904; Died: Geelong, Victoria, Australia 1982

MakerEric THAKE

Maker Roleartist

Edition7/40

Date Made1962

Medium and Materialsrelief print; linocut, printed in black ink, from one block on paper

Inscription and MarksRecto:
Signed, dated and titled " IN THE MELBOURNE GALLERY / "Epstein, Einstein? I can never remember!" Eric Thake 1962" in lead pencil in lower centre of composition

Verso:
"EPSTEIN'S BUST of EINSTEIN" vertically in lead pencil in centre left of composition (verso when unfolded)

Measurements20.4 x 14.5 cm [image]; 21.2 x 14.5 cm [image and inscriptions]; 22.1 x 14.5 cm [folded sheet]; 22.1 x 29.0 cm [unfolded sheet]

Subject and Association DescriptionPrint; Man; Figure; Gallery; Bust

Named CollectionBenalla Art Gallery Collection

Credit LinePurchased with assistance of the Visual Arts Board, Australia Council, 1977
© Estate of the artist

Object TypePrint

Object number1977.05

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