Wu Man, 1970
Digital
Scope and contents
The drawing 'Wu Man' shows a portrait of Rudi Rappold, Vali's husband. The drawing has been described by Vali in 'Vali Myers: Drawings 1949-79', p. 44-45: 'A portrait of Rudi, in blue, with red hair. On his gloved and bejewelled hand is his white owl that he healed of a broken leg and let free. A evening these beautiful bird with their haunting cry come down from the Mountains of Milk to hunt in our valley, that opens to the sea.'
Dates
- 1970
Creator
- Myers, Vali, 1930-2003 (Artist, Person)
Conditions governing use
Copyright restrictions apply.
Copyright status
This work is in copyright.
Extent
1 drawing : pen, black ink and watercolour ; 34 x 21.5 cm
General note
On reverse: very faint unfinished pencil sketch of head.
Reproduced in 'Nightflower: the life and art of Vali Myers', p. 50.
Deframed from Outre Gallery frame.
Creator
- Myers, Vali, 1930-2003 (Artist, Person)
- Box: LTFBOX/MYERS Box 1 (Graphic materials)
Repository details
Part of the Pictures Collection, State Library Victoria Repository
328 Swanston Street
Melbourne Victoria 3000 Australia
03 8664 7002