Family at work.
Primary Artist
Joyce Allen (1916–1992)
Title
Date made
1973
Place made
Australia, Australia, New South Wales, Bowral, 28 Queen St View on map Close map
Category
Print type
relief
Technique
linocut, printed in black ink, from one block
Matrix size
32.0 x 20.8 cm (printed image)
Support
cream japanese-style laid paper
Support size
54.0 x 39.0 cm (sheet)
State
published state
Impression
artist's proof 2
Inscriptions or device by artist or designated agent
Signed and dated lower right below printed image in black pencil, 'Joyce Allen 73'. Titled lower centre below printed image in black pencil, 'Family at Work'. Inscribed lower left below printed image in black pencil, 'Artist Proof II'.
Subject description
Satirical scene of man carrying ladder surrounded by unhelpful wife, children and dog.
Collection
National Gallery of Australia
IRN
42122
Accession number
86.1186
Accession method
Gift
Meeting
Meeting 7, 1985/86 (1986-03-11)
Provenance
Gift to the Australian National Gallery, from the Estate of Joyce Allen, 1986.
Credit line
Gift of the artist 1986.
Country of context
Australia
Creators
Allen, Joyce. | (1916–1992) Australian | Female | artist