Summary
Pen, ink and wash drawing by David Armfield, 1954. The drawing depicts workers, power towers, huts and mountains during construction of the Kiewa Hydro-Electric Scheme at Mount Beauty. David Armfield (born 1923) was part of the Australian Social Realist Art Movement, this drawing remained in his possession until exhibited at Social Realists Exhibition at the Melbourne Contemporary Art Gallery in July 1990.
Physical Description
Raw wooden frame, mounted, pen, ink and wash drawing of workers, power towers, huts and mountains during construction of the Kiewa Hydro-Electric Scheme at Mount Beauty.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Melbourne Contemporary Art Gallery, 05 Jul 1990
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Artist
Mr David Armfield, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1954
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Place & Date Used
Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1954-1990
The drawing remained in the possession of the artist until exhibited in July 1990 -
Place & Date Exhibited
Melbourne Contemporary Art Gallery, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, Jul 1990
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Inscriptions
Signed: D. Armfield. Inscribed, reverse: 5. KNOCK OFF TIME, MT BEAUTY 1954/12 x 23cm Pen, Ink and Wash $450.
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Overall Dimensions
44 cm (Length), 37.5 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Art, Electrical Industry, Hydro Electric Schemes, Hydro Energy, Immigration, Migration & Settlement, Water Power, Working Life
