Tiger Lily Lady, 1976-1996
Digital
Scope and contents
Shows the face of a woman with red wavy hair and a tiger lily in her hair, looking down over the Valley of Il Porto, Galli island and the sea, with the towering cliffs and scenes of Il Porto with tiny figures of animals and people.
Described by Gianni Menichetti in 'Notes about Vali's drawings in this book' (YMS 16336, Box 6/3): It started as: 'Death of a Tiger Lily', and Vali left it alone...for many years. The tiger lily was one of Vali's favourite flowers and she used to wear it in her hair when she was a young girl. Below the face, the sea and the Sirens' Island seen from the Valley, with its high cliffs and animal scenes.
Dates
- 1976-1996
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, burnt sienna, sepia and watercolour ; 20.5 x 22 cm
General note
Signed and dated lower right side: 1996 Vali Myers.
Title inscribed on verso in black ink: Death of the Tiger Lily Lady. Reproduced in 'Vali Myers: Between the Dusk and Dawn', Bundoora, La Trobe University, p.96.
Title differs in catalogue: Tiger Lily Lady and date range given as 1976-1996.
Exhibited: Between the Dusk and the Dawn, Latrobe University Museum, Melbourne, 11 September-1 November 2015.
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
328 Swanston Street
Melbourne Victoria 3000 Australia
03 8664 7002