At the races, Mataranka Accession Number: ART27926

Description

Sketch of two horses and an indigenous man at the races in Mataranka. Palm trees are depicted in the background and a saddle can be seen propped up on a fence behind.

Details

Accession Number
ART27926
Artist
John Baird
Classification
Art
Object Type
Work on paper
Physical Description
Medium: conte crayon on paper
Measurement
Overall: 18.2 cm x 24.5 cm
Medium
black conte crayon on paper
Date Made
1943
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
purchased 1974
Copyright
AWM copyright

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