Watercolour, H R 'Bob' Pratt, by artist Robert Ingpen 2002, MCC Tapestry no.65
Object Type
Artwork/Painting/Watercolour
Date Used
2002-2003
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Original Robert Ingpen watercolour depicting Australian Rules footballer, Bob Pratt (1912-2001). The artist's image number - 65 - and subject's name and club are handwritten below the design, with a pencilled date '1934'. A sheet of tracing paper, with grid lines 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. Pratt played 158 games for South Melbourne (1930-39 and 1946) kicking 681 goals including a record 150 goals in 1934 (equalled in 1971 by Peter Hudson).
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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
M10328
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Melbourne Cricket Club Museum by Robert Ingpen
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