Strontium 90.
Primary Artist
Noel Counihan (1913–1986)
Title
Source
Lino cuts Counihan '59
Reference
Smith (1981), 55
Date made
1959
Place made
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, View on map Close map
Category
Print type
relief
Technique
linocut, printed in black ink, from one block
Matrix size
56.2 x 46.6 cm (printed image)
Support
cream wove paper
Support size
63.3 x 47.6 cm (sheet)
State
published state
Impression
33/50
Edition information
edition of 50, printed by William Caulfield
Inscriptions or device by artist or designated agent
Signed and dated lower right below image in pencil, 'Counihan '59'. Inscribed lower left, comp. pencil, ' 'Strontium 90' '. Inscribed lower centre below image in pencil,'33/50'.
Subject description
Figure of death encircling a sick woman. Strontium 90 is an isotope which results from nuclear fallout and replaced calcium in the body.
Collection
National Gallery of Australia
IRN
43812
Accession number
66.87
Accession method
Purchase
Meeting
C.A.A.B. Meeting (15 March 1966)
Credit line
Purchased 1966
Country of context
Australia
Notes
size; 22 1/8 x 16 3/4 inches
Creators
Counihan, Noel. | (1913–1986) Australian | Male | artist
William Caulfield & Sons. | (1948–) Australian | Organisation | printer