Yes, they are new.
Primary Artist
Joyce Allen (1916–1992)
Title
Date made
1986
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
23.0 x 31.8 cm (printed image)
Support
white japanese-style laid paper
Support size
32.0 x 46.8 cm (sheet)
Impression
1st proof
Inscriptions or device by artist or designated agent
Not signed. Not dated. Inscribed lower centre below printed image in black pencil, 'Yes, they are New-'. Inscribed lower left below printed image in black pencil, '1 Proof'.
Subject description
Satirical scene of women gathered in a lounge room decorated with boldly patterned furniture.
Collection
National Gallery of Australia
IRN
168750
Accession number
93.1863
Accession method
Gift
Meeting
Meeting 2, 1993/94 (1993-10-27)
Provenance
With the artist until her death in 1992. Gift to the National Gallery of Australia, from the artists children, Sydney, October 1993.
Credit line
Gift of Sarah, Jocelyn and Nicholas, the artist's children, in loving memory 1993
Country of context
Australia
Creators
Allen, Joyce. | (1916–1992) Australian | Female | artist