The world of tinsel.
Primary Artist
George Baldessin (1939–1978)
Title
Date made
1966 (dated)
Place made
Naam / Melbourne, Victoria, Australia View on map Close map
Category
Print type
intaglio
Technique
etching and aquatint, printed in colour inks, from multiple plates
Matrix size
50.1 x 30.4 cm (plate-mark)
Support
paper
Support size
69.5 x 45.6 cm (sheet)
State
published state
Impression
8/10
Edition information
edition of 10
Inscriptions or device by artist or designated agent
signed and dated lower right below plate-mark in black pencil, 'George Baldessin 66'.
titled lower left below plate-mark in black pencil, ' 'The World of Tinsel' '.
inscribed lower left below plate-mark in black pencil, '8/10'.
Subject description
Abstract biomorphic figure in a roof with hanging decorations.
Collection
National Gallery of Australia
IRN
34194
Accession number
75.413
Accession method
Purchase
Meeting
Interim Council, Meeting 16 (1975-12-09)
Provenance
Purchased from Crossley Gallery, Melbourne, 9 December 1975.
Credit line
Purchased 1975
Country of context
Australia
Creators
BALDESSIN, George | (1939–1978) Australian | Italian | Male | artist
Last Updated
28 Aug 2026