Watercolour, Gordon Coventry, by artist Robert Ingpen 2001, MCC Tapestry no.55
Object Type
Artwork/Painting/Watercolour
Date Used
2001-2003
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Brief Description
Original Robert Ingpen watercolour depicting Australian Rules footballer, Gordon "Nuts" Coventry (1901-1968). The artist's image number - 55 - and subject's name and club are handwritten below the design, with the pencilled notation '1920-37 (1929)'. The artwork is signed and dated. The image is included in a tapestry celebrating 150 years of performances and events on the MCG. Coventry played 306 games and kicked an extraordinary1299 goals (then a league record) for the Collingwood Football Club (1920-37). He represented Victoria 25 times, and played in five Collingwood premiership sides.
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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
2001-2003
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Location
In storage
Registration No
M10318
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Melbourne Cricket Club Museum by Robert Ingpen
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