THE BENALLA
ART GALLERY
COLLECTION

Sylvia Draeger; Peter WEGNER; 2022; 2022.003; © Courtesy of the artist and Andrew Baker Art Dealer

From:Benalla Art Gallery

Name/TitleSylvia Draeger

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:
Signed "Sylvia Draeger" in lead pencil in l.r.c of composition; Dated "2.35pm / 27 - 5 - 2022" in lead pencil in l.r.c of composition; "Sylvia Draeger Born Boho 10th July 1921 / The secret to a long life - take one day at a time / My sister Alice lived to 103 / My father was a lay preacher - no smoking, / no dancing, no alcohol / I've been married twice and I'm not looking for another husband. / I have 5 children, 15 grandchildren and 20 great grand children." in lead pencil in l.r.c of composition

Measurements63.9 x 48.1 cm [image and inscriptions]; 64.7 x 48.1 cm [sheet]

Subject and Association DescriptionDrawing; Portrait; Centenarian; Chair; Figure; Woman; Face

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 number2022.003

Copyright LicenceAll rights reserved