Primary Artist

Noel Counihan (1913–1986)

Title

Election poster.

Reference

Smith (1981), 93, ii/ii

Date made

1972

Place made

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

Category

Poster

Print type

relief

Technique

linocut, printed in colour, from two blocks

Matrix size

45.0 x 27.5 cm (printed image)

Edition information

edition of about 50 printed by Noel and Mick Counihan

Subject categories

Australia, Art style: Social Realism | Australia, Elections: Federal Elections, 1972

Subject description

Election poster for Max Ogden, Communist Party of Australia, candidate for the federal seat of Melbourne. Features skull of a capitalist smoking a cigar.

Country of context

Australia

Legacy id

90859

Creators

Counihan, Mick. | (1946–) Australian | Male | printer

Counihan, Noel. | (1913–1986) Australian | Male | artist

Last Updated

20 Nov 2025