Strontium 90.
Primary Artist
Noel Counihan (1913–1986)
Title
Strontium 90.
Date made
1959Place made
Naam / Melbourne, Victoria, Australia View on map Close map
Reference
Smith (1981), 55
Category
Print type
relief
Technique
linocut, printed in black ink, from one block
Matrix size
56.2 x 46.6 cm (printed image)
Edition information
edition of 50, printed by William Caulfield
Subject description
Figure of death encircling a sick woman. Strontium 90 is an isotope which results from nuclear fallout and replaced calcium in the body.
Country of context
Australia
Legacy id
43812
Creators
Counihan, Noel. | (1913–1986) Australian | Male | artist
William Caulfield & Sons. | (1948–) Australian | Organisation | printer
Last Updated
23 Nov 2025
Impressions
Collection
National Gallery of Australia | 99.25.2
State
published state
Impression
13/50
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Art Gallery of New South Wales | DA 34-1959
State
editioned state
Impression
2/50
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National Gallery of Australia | 66.87
State
published state
Impression
33/50
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