Primary Artist

Fred Williams (1927–1982)

Title

Somersault

Date made

1955 – 1955-56

Reference

Mollison (1968), 40, i/iii

Category

Print

Print type

intaglio

Technique

etching, aquatint, engraving, flat biting, printed in black ink, from one zinc plate

Matrix size

12.5 x 17.2 cm (plate-mark)

Subject description

Theatrical scene of performer turning somersault on stage and orchestra pit in view.

Country of context

Australia

Legacy id

41420

Creators

WILLIAMS, Fred | (1927–1982) Australian | Male | artist