Strontium 90.

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Primary Artist

Noel Counihan (1913–1986)

Title

Strontium 90.

Source

Lino cuts Counihan '59

Reference

Smith (1981), 55

Date made

1959

Place made

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, View on map Close map

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Category

Print

Print type

relief

Matrix size

56.2 x 46.6 cm (printed image)

Edition information

edition of 50, printed by William Caulfield

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.

Country of context

Australia

Creators

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

William Caulfield & Sons. | (1948–) Australian | Organisation | printer