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Earth song
(1969)
from the Earth song series 1969

Medium
type C photograph
Measurements
20.2 × 30.6 cm (image and sheet)
Inscription
typed on paper on support reverse u.c.: while deep in clay corrupt / aborted, / vain promise lies / and dies unborn, /home sapientior.
stamped in ink on support reverse c.: KINDLY ACKNOWLEDGE / Photography by / JOHN CATO / 125 COLLINS STREET, MELBOURNE 3000
inscribed in blue ballpoint pen on support reverse l.r.: Camera Nikon F / Lens Nikkor S 5cm. / Film Ektachrome X / Processing Bond Colour Laboratories.
printed in ink on paper on accompanying card: while deep in clay corrupt / aborted, / vain promise lies / and dies unborn, / homo sapientior.
Accession Number
PH402.45-1971
Department
Australian Photography
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1971
© Courtesy of the artist's estate
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of Professor AGL Shaw AO Bequest
Gallery location
Not on display