Returned empty.

Primary Artist

Eric Thake (1904–1982)

Title

Returned empty.

Date made

1929 (dated)

Place made

Naam / Melbourne, Victoria, Australia View on map Close map

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Technique

linocut, printed in colour inks, from multiple blocks

Matrix size

22.5 x 23.1 cm (printed image)

Support

paper

Support size

29.7 x 30.1 cm (sheet)

State

published state

Impression

undesignated impression

Inscriptions or device by artist or designated agent

signed and dated lower right below printed image in black pencil, 'Eric Thake 1929'.
titled lower left below printed image in black pencil, 'Returned Empty'.

Collection

Ballarat Fine Art Gallery

Accession number

1977.155

Credit line

Gift of the artist, 1977

Web address

https://www.artgalleryofballarat.com.au/explore/the-collection/collection-search/2462

Creators

Thake, Eric. | (1904–1982) Australian | Male | artist

Leon, Dominic. | (1910–1932) Australian | Male | printer

Last Updated

02 Nov 2026