The Theory by Elliot Collins

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The Theory

The Theory

Artist

Elliot Collins
Production Date

2011
Medium

fluid acrylic on paper, found book (The Theory of the Avant-Garde), fluid acrylic on linen, gesso on linen
Size

670 x 495 mm
Credit

Chartwell Collection, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 2011
Accession Number

C2011/1/20.1-4
Accession Date

27 Jul 2011
Department

New Zealand Art
Classification

Painting
Collection

Chartwell

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