Plate 12: Birth of the southern cross [Recto]; Joined figure with ferns [Verso].

Primary Artist

Arthur Boyd (1920–1999)

Title

Plate 12: Birth of the southern cross [Recto]; Joined figure with ferns [Verso].

Date made

1962 – (1962-63)

Place made

London, Greater London, England View on map Close map

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Reference

Maltzahn (1971), 40

Category

Matrix

Print type

intaglio

Technique

etched plate

Matrix size

30.2 x 25.3 cm (printing plate)

Subject category

Collection: The Arthur Boyd gift of his paintings, prints and drawings, 1975.

Country of context

Australia

Legacy id

77340

Creators

BOYD, Arthur | (1920–1999) Australian | Male | artist

Last Updated

20 Nov 2025

Impressions

Collection

National Gallery of Australia | 75.3.1125AB

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