Tinkers, 1996-1997
Digital
Scope and contents
Shows a figure of a woman with red hair, a self portrait, with a man beside her. Around the faces of the couple are scenes of Il Porto, with the domed pavilion, a raven and Sheba the dog, with tiny figures of animals, a stream and a view looking out to Galli Island.
Described by Gianni Menichetti in 'Notes about Vali's drawings in this book' (YMS 16336, Box 6/3): The Tinkers are a Gypsy-like people from Ireland, mostly smiths and horse-dealers. They call themselves 'travellers' and aborigines, and they have a taboo about eating hedgehog. Vali's self-portrait with John Power, her Irish friend, and her beautiful dog Sheba which she brought back from New York City to the Valley in 1992.
An unfinished pencil sketch of the figure of a nude female figure is on the reverse at H2019.53/16A.
Dates
- 1996-1997
Creator
- Myers, Vali, 1930-2003 (Artist, Person)
Conditions governing use
Copyright restrictions apply.
Copyright status
This work is in copyright.
Extent
2 drawings (on 1 sheet) : pen, black ink, burnt sienna, sepia and watercolour, pencil ; 22.5 x 33 cm
General note
Inscribed in black ink lower left: Dedicated to Sheba.
Signed and dated lower right in black ink: Vali Myers 1996-97.
Title from transparency of image at H2018.466/118.
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