Watercolour, Ian Stewart, by artist Robert Ingpen 2002, MCC Tapestry no.118
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, Ian Stewart, St Kilda (as portrayed here) and Richmond centreman. The artist's original image number - 118 - and names of the subject and clubs are handwritten below the design, with the pencilled years - '65, '66. A sheet of tracing paper, with gridlines and references, folds over the artwork which is signed and dated by the artist. The image is included in a tapestry celebrating 150 years of performances and events on the MCG. Stewart played 127 games for St Kilda, winning the Brownlow Medal in 1965 and 1966; and 78 games for Richmond, receiving his third Brownlow in 1971.
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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
M10381
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Melbourne Cricket Club Museum by Robert Ingpen
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