| ID |
UNSW P 1955/0242 (082101) |
| Artist |
William Alexander DARGIE (1912 - 2003) |
| Title |
Edge of the park |
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| Category |
Painting |
| Medium |
oil on canvas |
| Materials |
oil pigments, canvas support |
| Edition Number |
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| Measurements (cms) |
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| Height |
29.00 |
| Width |
44.50 |
| Depth |
0.00 |
| Other |
Frame: 44.5 x 59.8 x 5.25 cms |
| Marks/Inscriptions |
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| Location |
lower right |
| Signed |
inscribed into dark pigment: Dargie |
| Produced |
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| When |
c. 1951 |
| Where |
Australia |
| Style |
Semi-abstract |
| Subject |
Figures in landscape |
| Credit Line |
Purchased 1955 |
| Description/Remarks |
Image depicts small figures amidst large trunked trees and shadowy grass areas; a terracotta- coloured building appears in the centre background; all in dark browns and greens with grey-coloured patches of sky. Inscribed in blue ink verso: 'The edge of the park 30 GNS' [Original frame description: grey painted timber, gold slip.]
One of the first works acquired for the University by Vice-Chancellor, Professor Philip Baxter. |
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