Watercolour, Max Walker, by artist Robert Ingpen 2002, MCC Tapestry no.137
Object Type
Artwork/Painting/Watercolour
Date Used
2002-2003
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Robert Ingpen's original design of an image of Australian Test bowler (and Australian Rules footballer), Max Walker. The artist's original image number - 137 - and subject's name are handwritten below the design. A sheet of tracing paper, with grid lines and references, folds over the artwork which has been signed and dated by the artist. The image is included in a tapestry celebrating 150 years of performances and events on the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Walker took 138 wickets at an average of 27.47 during his 34 Tests between 1972/3 and 1977. Walker also played 85 games for the the Melbourne Football Club between 1967 and 1972.
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0 - Whole: H: 390 W: 270 D: 2mm (H: 15 3/8 W: 10 5/8 D: 1/16")
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Date Used
2002-2003
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Location
In storage
Registration No
M10400
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Melbourne Cricket Club Museum by Robert Ingpen
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