Watercolour, Robert Skilton, by artist Robert Ingpen 2002, MCC Tapestry no.119
Object Type
Artwork/Painting/Watercolour
Date Used
2002-2003
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Brief Description
Robert Ingpen's original design of an image of Australian Rules footballer, Robert John "Bob" Skilton. The artist's original image number - 119 - and name of the subject and team are handwritten below the design. A sheet of tracing paper, with the grid 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. Skilton played 237 games for South Melbourne, winning nine Best & Fairest awards and three Brownlow Medals in a career from 1956 to 1971.
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0 - Whole: H: 417 W: 283 D: 2mm (H: 16 7/16 W: 11 1/8 D: 1/16")
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Date Used
2002-2003
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Location
In storage
Registration No
M10382
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Melbourne Cricket Club Museum by Robert Ingpen
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