Watercolour, Denis Cordner, by artist Robert Ingpen 2002, MCC Tapestry no.81
Object Type
Artwork/Painting/Watercolour
Date Used
2002-2003
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Brief Description
Original Robert Ingpen watercolour depicting Australian Rules footballer, Denis Cordner (1924-1990). The artist's image number - 81 - 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 is signed and dated by the artist. The image is included in a tapestry celebrating 150 years of performances and events on the MCG. Denis Cordner played 152 games and kicked 82 goals for the Melbourne Football Club (1943, 1948-56). Two times Best & Fairest winner (and three times runner-up), Cordner captained Melbourne from 1951 to 1953.
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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
M10343
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Melbourne Cricket Club Museum by Robert Ingpen
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Football player
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Team sport
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