"Epstein, Einstein? I can never remember!"
Primary Artist
Eric Thake (1904–1982)
Title
"Epstein, Einstein? I can never remember!"
Other titles
Self-portrait, contemplating Epsteins bust of Einstein
Date made
1962
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
21.1 x 30.6 cm (printed image)
Support
very thin cream paper
Support size
30.6 x 23.0 cm (sheet)
State
published state
Impression
7/40
Edition information
edition of 40
Inscriptions or device by artist or designated agent
Signed and dated lower right within image in black pencil, 'Eric Thake 1962'. Titled lower right within image in black pencil, 'IN THE MELBOURNE GALLERY/ Epstein, Einstein? I can never remember!'. Inscribed lower right below printed image in black pencil, '7/40'. Inscribed by Thake at bottom of sheet, '(self-portrait, contemplating Epsteins bust of Einstein)'.
Collection
National Gallery of Australia
IRN
81331
Accession number
72.216
Accession method
Purchase
Meeting
C.A.A.B. Meeting (1972-08-16)
Provenance
Purchased from Langsam Galleries, Melbourne, 1972.
Credit line
Purchased 1972
Country of context
Australia
Creators
Thake, Eric. | (1904–1982) Australian | Male | artist