Somersault
Primary Artist
Fred Williams (1927–1982)
Title
Somersault
Reference
Mollison (1968), 40, i/iii
Date made
1955 – 1955-56Place made
London, Greater London, England View on map Close map
Category
Print type
intaglio
Technique
etching, aquatint, engraving, flat biting, printed in black ink, from one zinc plate
Matrix size
12.5 x 17.2 cm (plate-mark)
Subject description
Theatrical scene of performer turning somersault on stage and orchestra pit in view.
Country of context
Australia
Legacy id
41420
Creators
WILLIAMS, Fred | (1927–1982) Australian | Male | artist
Last Updated
20 Nov 2025
Impressions
Collection
National Gallery of Australia | 86.386
State
1st state of 3
Impression
proof C
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National Gallery of Australia | 87.701
State
2nd state of 3
Impression
proof
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National Gallery of Australia | 2002.284
State
2nd state of 3, published state
Impression
4/9
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