Watercolour, Gregory Williams, by artist Robert Ingpen 2002, MCC Tapestry no.152
Object Type
Artwork/Painting/Watercolour
Date Used
2002-2003
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Robert Ingpen's original design of an image of Australian Rules footballer, Greg 'Diesel' Williams, in the red and white colours of the Sydney Swans. The artist's original image number - 152 - and subject's name and club 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 MCG. Wiiliams played 34 games for Geelong Football Club (1984-85); 107 games for Sydney (1986-91) - as depicted in Ingpen's image - where he won his first Brownlow Medal; and, 109 games for Carlton (1992-97) where he won his second Brownlow.
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0 - Whole: H: 420 W: 297 D: 2mm (H: 16 9/16 W: 11 11/16 D: 1/16")
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Date Used
2002-2003
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Location
In storage
Registration No
M10415
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Melbourne Cricket Club Museum by Robert Ingpen
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