Fish.
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Primary Artist
Vaclovas Ratas (1910–1973)
Title
Other titles
[Pieces]
Date made
1953
Place made
Perth, Western Australia, Australia View on map Close map
Category
Matrix
Print type
relief
Technique
camphor-wood block, engraved with one design
Support
held within white metal screw frame
Manufacturers mark
no manufacturer's mark
Inscriptions or device by artist or designated agent
Signed and dated in block lower left to lower centre, '53 / V. RATAS [reversed]'. Titled verso, centre and lower left in dark blue ink, 'ÂŽuvys [Pieces or fishes]'.
IRN
214100
Accession number
2011.113
Accession method
Gift
Meeting
Meeting 1, 2011/2012 (2011-08-31)
Provenance
With the artist until his death in 1973. By descent to Ramona Ratas, the artist's daughter. Gift to the National gallery of Australia, from Ramona Ratas, Sydney, August 2011.
Credit line
Gift of Ramona Ratas, the artist's daughter, 2011
Last Updated
09 Jan 2013