G.P.O. Gateway, Melbourne.
Primary Artist
John Shirlow (1869–1936)
Title
Work number
JS (1920), 77, as 'G.P.O. Gateway, Melbourne, 1919'.
Date made
1919 (dated)
Place made
Naam / Melbourne, Victoria, Australia View on map Close map
Category
Print type
intaglio
Technique
aquatint and etching, printed in black ink, from one copper plate
Matrix size
24.5 × 13.7 cm (plate-mark)
Support
paper
Support size
32.5 × 21.4 cm (sheet)
State
published state
Impression
35/50
Edition information
edition of 50
Inscriptions or device by artist or designated agent
signed lower right below plate-mark in black pencil, 'John Shirlow'.
not dated.
not titled.
inscribed lower left below plate-mark in black pencil, '35/50'.
Subject description
Elaborate gateway on Bourke Street, to the lane running behind the G.P.O. Melbourne.
Collection
National Gallery of Victoria
Accession number
1187-3
Accession method
Purchase
Credit line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne Felton Bequest, 1921
Web address
https://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/explore/collection/work/28811/
Country of context
Australia
Creators
Shirlow, John. | (1869–1936) Australian | Male | artist
Last Updated
08 Sep 2026