Summary
Drawing by David Armfield, 1954. The drawing depicts a a group of workers waiting by a notice board. Armfield's other works depicting the Kiewa Hydro-Electric Scheme depict the Mt Beauty area, so it possible this work also depicts works in that region. Mt Beauty housed many workers and their families during the construction of the Kiewa Hydro-Electric Scheme. 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, framed, mounted ink and crayon drawing of a group of nine workers, wearing high boots and safety helmets, waiting by a notice board. In the background is an electric power pylon and cables.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
Home & Community, Migration & Cultural Diversity, Working Life & Trades
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Acquisition Information
Purchase
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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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Place & Date Depicted
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Inscriptions
Signed l.r. pencil: D. Armfield 54. Typed adhesive label: 11 TUNNELLERS WAITING SHIFT 1954/22 x 28cm Ink, Crayon $650.
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Overall Dimensions
46.5 cm (Length), 42.5 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Art, Electrical Industry, Hydro Electric Schemes, Hydro Energy, Immigration, Migration & Settlement, Water Power, Working Life