Michael is sleeping on the bed. No.2 from the series Beginner's Guide to Gilbertese
Robin White, Artist
This is one of the
prints
in our collection.
It was made in 1983. The place where it was made is unknown.
This record represents a work in a series and has related works.
Measurements
Image 172 x 240mm
Frame 1060 x 850mm
Frame 1060 x 850mm
Media
hand-coloured woodcut on handmade paper
Description
Hand-coloured woodcut print on handmade paper showing the back of a sleeping figure wearing a hibiscus patterned cloth around their hips. Above them is a draped cloth and a lantern. Michael is lying in a room with latticed walls, showing a lush garden beyond. The items in the image are labelled in Gilbertese.
Credit Line
Collection of the Sarjeant Gallery Te Whare o Rehua Whanganui. Purchased, 1983.
Collection Type
Permanent collection
Acquisition Date
Dec 1983
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Accession Number:
1983/23/1.2