THE BENALLA
ART GALLERY
COLLECTION

Bill Gregory; Peter WEGNER; 2022; 2022.002; © Courtesy of the artist and Andrew Baker Art Dealer

From:Benalla Art Gallery

Name/TitleBill Gregory

About this objectBorn: Hamilton, New Zealand 1953; Arrived: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 1957

MakerPeter WEGNER

Maker Roleartist

Date Made2022

Medium and Materialspencil and bees wax on paper

Inscription and MarksRecto:
Dated "23 - 5 - 2022 / 2.40 PM" in lead pencil in l.l.c of composition; "Born in Murtoa / Bill Gregory Born 15th December 1921 / Five daughters / 19 grand children / 29 great grand children" in lead pencil in l.r.c of composition; "3 Will Gregory" in lead pencil in l.l.c of composition; "79" circled in lead pencil in l.l.c of composition; "BENALLA" in lead pencil in l.l.c of composition; "I started an electrian apprenticeship in 1939 / My first car was a 1921 chev ute and I paid £25 for it / Benalla" in lead pencil in l.r.c of composition

Verso:
"Ros / 0409446184 / rosmuir@hotmail.com" in lead pencil in l.r.c of composition

Measurements62.2 x 47.6 cm [image and inscriptions]; 64.2 x 48.1 cm [sheet]

Subject and Association DescriptionDrawing; Portrait; Centenarian; Chair; Figure; Man; Face; Beanie

Named CollectionBenalla Art Gallery Collection

Credit LineDonated by the artist, Peter Wegner, 2022
© Courtesy of the artist and Andrew Baker Art Dealer

Object TypeDrawing

Object number2022.002

Copyright LicenceAll rights reserved