Primary Artist

John Olsen (1928–2023)

Title

Peter O'Shaunnessy

Reference

Olsen (1980), 4

Date made

1968

Place made

Clifton Pugh's Studio, Dunmoochin, Naam / Melbourne, Victoria, Australia View on map Close map

Category

Print

Print type

intaglio

Technique

etching and drypoint, printed in black ink, from one plate

Matrix size

27.3 x 22.7 cm (plate-mark)

Edition information

no edition printed, proofs only

Subject description

Portrait of actor Peter O'Shaunnessy who sued a theatre critic for libel.

Country of context

Australia

Legacy id

4898

Creators

Olsen, John. | (1928–2023) Australian | Male | artist

Last Updated

20 Nov 2025