| ID |
UNSW PR 1994/0651-10 (052200) |
| Artist |
Jan SENBERGS (1939 - ) |
| Title |
Rameau's platee - in praise of folly |
| Alternate Titles |
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| Category |
Print |
| Medium |
lithograph |
| Materials |
coloured inks, paper support |
| Edition Number |
23/75 |
| Measurements (cms) |
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| Height |
56.00 |
| Width |
76.00 |
| Depth |
0.00 |
| Other |
Frame: 69 x 89 x 4 cms |
| Marks/Inscriptions |
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| Location |
lower right beneath image |
| Signed |
in pencil: Senbergs '93 |
| Produced |
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| When |
1993 |
| Where |
Australia |
| Style |
narrative |
| Subject |
Music |
| Credit Line |
Purchased 1994 |
| Description/Remarks |
Image depicts a scene from the French comedic opera, "Platee", by Jean-Phillipe Rameau (1683-1764). The large central figure of the frog bride, Platee thinks she is on her way to marry Jupiter, while behind her, a braying donkey laughs at her folly.
Part of the Virtuosi print portfolio for Youth Music Australia. From the cover sheet: "Lithograph printed by Kim Westcott and Martin King at the Australian Print Workshop in an edition of 75, in four colours on Aquarelle Arches 300gsm, 56 x 76cm" . |
| Exhibition History |
Virtuosi - a limited edition print portfolio featuring the work of 12 eminent Australian artists, Sherman Galleries- Hargrave, (30/03/1994 - 16/04/1994)
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