The end of the plain.
Primary Artist
Earle Backen (1927–2005)
Title
Date made
1968 (dated)
Place made
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia View on map Close map
Category
Print type
intaglio
Technique
etching and aquatint, printed in coloured inks
Matrix size
49.5 x 33.0 cm (plate-mark)
Support
paper
Support size
64.7 x 49.5 cm (sheet)
State
published state
Impression
6/25
Production notes
edition of 25
Inscriptions or device by artist or designated agent
signed and dated lower right below plate-mark in black pencil, 'E I Backen '68'.
titled lower centre below plate-mark in black pencil, 'The End of the Plain'.
inscribed lower left below plate-mark in black pencil, '6/25'.
Inscriptions or device subsequently added to the work
inscribed lower left corner of sheet in black pencil, '$36.00'.
Collection
Newcastle Region Art Gallery
Accession number
1970.5
Accession method
Purchase
Credit line
Purchased 1970
Country of context
Australia
Creators
Backen, Earle. | (1927–2005) Australian | Male | artist
Last Updated
30 Aug 2026