The world of tinsel.

Primary Artist

George Baldessin (1939–1978)

Title

The world of tinsel.

Date made

1966 (dated)

Place made

Naam / Melbourne, Victoria, Australia View on map Close map

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Category

Print

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

50.2 x 30.5 cm (sheet)

State

published state

Impression

4/10

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, '4/10'.

Subject description

Abstract biomorphic figure in a roof with hanging decorations.

Collection

Newcastle Region Art Gallery

Accession number

1990.41

Accession method

purchase

Credit line

Purchased 1990

Country of context

Australia

Creators

BALDESSIN, George | (1939–1978) Australian | Italian | Male | artist

Last Updated

28 Aug 2026