Golden Toad, 1975
Digital
Scope and contents
Described by Vali Myers in 'Vali Myers: Drawings 1949-79', London, Open House, 1980, p. 76-77: 'Portrait of a young Italian poet, Gianni Menichetti, who was born in Tuscany in a village built on the ruins of an Etruscan town. Nearby him is his great black goat, Batienne. There is an old belief that a Golden Toad was worshipped long ago by the Etruscan people and lies buried somewhere in this ancient land.
Dates
- 1975
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 ; 30 x 26 cm
General note
Inscribed top right corner: Gianni's blood, 9 December 1975.
Title from catalogue, 'Vali Myers: Between the dusk and dawn', Bundoora, La Trobe University, 2013, reproduced p. 59.
Exhibited: between the Dusk and the Dawn, Latrobe University Museum, Melbourne 11 September-1 November 2014.
Creator
- Myers, Vali, 1930-2003 (Artist, Person)
- Box: LTFBOX/MYERS Box 2 (Graphic materials)
Repository details
Part of the Pictures Collection, State Library Victoria Repository
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Melbourne Victoria 3000 Australia
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