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Mollie 1940–1950
2001
from the Federation series: 1901–2001 2001

Medium
synthetic polymer paint, earth pigments, metallic paint and glitter on canvas
Measurements
60.2 × 50.5 cm
Place/s of Execution
Perth, Western Australia
Inscription
inscribed in crayon on reverse u.l.: Federation Series; / ‘Mollie’ / by / Julie Dowling (D underlined) / May 2001 / Acrylic, Red Ochre and / Plastic on Canvas / ~ / This painting shows my g (crossed out) / grandmother Molly (y overinscribed with ie) Dowling / during the bombing of Broome and / Derby in the 2nd World War. / 1940–1950
Accession Number
2001.538.5
Department
First Nations Australia
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased through the NGV Foundation with the assistance of Rupert Myer, Governor, 2001
© Julie Dowling/Licensed by Copyright Agency, Australia
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of The Vizard Foundation
Gallery location
Gallery 3
Ground Level, NGV Australia