Edge of the void
Primary Artist
John Olsen (1928–2023)
Title
Physical description
A portfolio of 6 etchings, 2 pp printed notes in folio, the cover with letterpress and decorations by the artist
Source
Edge of the void. Sydney: Port Jackson Press, 1975.
Page or Plate number
collection record
Reference
Olsen (1980), 15 - 20
Date made
1975
Place made
Warrane / Sydney, New South Wales, Australia View on map Close map
Category
Print type
intaglio
Technique
etching and sugarlift-aquatints, each printed in black ink, from one zinc plate
Matrix size
82.4 x 124.2 cm (portfolio (open))
Support
white Velin Arches 300gsm paper
State
published state
Impression
27/50
Edition information
edition of 50; plus 10 artist's proofs (3 with 'Christ Bird arrives' printed on Mulberry paper).
Inscriptions or device by artist or designated agent
Signed in brush and black ink, John / Olsen / 75'. Inscribed in brush and black ink, '27/50
Collection
National Gallery of Australia
IRN
28833
Accession number
76.199.1-6
Accession method
Purchase
Meeting
Interim Council, Meeting 19 (1976-04-13)
Provenance
Purchased by the Australian National Gallery, from Ray Hughes Gallery, Sydney, August 1976.
Credit line
Purchased 1976
Copyright
© John Olsen. Licensed by VISCOPY, Australia
Country of context
Australia
Creators
Miller Street Print Workshop. | (1973–) Australian | Organisation | print workshop
Olsen, John. | (1928–2023) Australian | Male | artist
PORT JACKSON PRESS | (1975–) Australian | Organisation | publisher
Miller, Max. | (1940–) Australian | Male | printer
Last Updated
11 Jan 2013