Ann White, 1986
Digital
Scope and contents
Shows a portrait of a woman with red hair wearing decorative earrings and surrounded by 3 toads in the bottom corners and above her face. Ann White (1771-1820) was transported to Australia for stealing four yards of printed cotton, arriving in Sydney in 1790.
Described by Gianni Menichetti in 'Notes about Vali's drawings in this book' (YMS 16336, Box 6/3): Vali's imaginary portrait of her ancestor, Ann White, a convict sent to Australia, where she arrived in 1790. She met up with Kennedy Murray (see Thorn Bird) on Norfolk Island in 1795. The three demon-like creatures are female toads.
Dates
- 1986
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 ; 30 x 21 cm
General note
Signed and dated in black ink on right hand side: Vali Myers 1986.
Reproduced in 'Vali Myers: Between the dusk and dawn', Bundoora, La Trobe University of Art, 2013, p. 44.
Exhibited: Vali Myers: Between the Dusk and the Dawn, Latrobe University Museum of Art, Bundoora, 2013.
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