Summary
This large black ink drawing on white water colour board was produced by Mr C.W (Ted) Watts in Melbourne in the 1960s, from a photograph in a book. It depicts a jockey riding Phar Lap in a race.
Physical Description
A black ink drawing of a horse and jockey during a race. The drawing is on a large piece of cream coloured mount board, with a black ink border around the edge. Taped to the back is the manufacture's label for the mount board.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Miss J. Whitfort, 10 Nov 1997
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Artist
Mr C. W.(Ted) Watts, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1960-1970
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Format
Drawing, Black & White
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Inscriptions
Written in black ink on front: PHAR LAP Signed on front: C.W. Watts Printed on label taped to back: DEAN'S HAND MOUNTED/ WATER COLOUR BOARD/ DEANS, MELBOURNE
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Type of item
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Dimensions
73 cm (Width), 57.4 cm (Height)
Measurement From Conservation. Measuring Method: Still attached to board
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Keywords
Art, Drawings, Horse Racing, Horses, Racing Industry, Sport, Sportsmen, Making History - Phar Lap
