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Federation University Art Collection
Sculpture - Artwork - sculpture, 'Figure 3' by Sophie Nowicka, 1995
Sophie Nowicka was a visiting artist to the Gippsland Campus in 1995.Sculpture artwork, artist, sculpture, sophie nowicka, gippsland campus -
Federation University Art Collection
Painting - Artwork - Painting, Craig Harrison, 'Introduction to the Figure/ Landscape Puzzle,' by Craig Harrison, 1989
Craig HARRISON Dr Craig Harrison has held solo exhibitions regularly since the mid-1970s, including curated exhibitions at the La Trobe University, Australian Catholic University, and the Ballarat Fine Art Gallery. He was a finalists in a number of prestigious awards and prizes, including the Dobell Prize for Drawing (2010, NSW), and the Rick Amor Prize for Drawing (2016, Ballarat). Craig Harrison is also a respected art educator, who had taught fine art at the Deakin Univerity, MLC, and ACU between 1975 and 2004. From 1988 to 1989 Craig Harrison was Senior Lecturer in Visual Arts at Ballarat College of Advanced Education (later Federation University Australia). Mounted behind white conservation board, pale timber frame, glass cover. Gift of Professor Shirley Kaye Randell, AO, PhD, Hon.DLitt, FACE, FAICD, FIML, first woman in the Executive Team of the Ballarat College of Advanced Education as Dean of Academic Affairs, 1989- 1990signature bottom right - "Craig Harrison '89."art, artwork, craig harrison, painting, available, ballarat college of advanced education -
Merri-bek City Council
Lithograph, Noel Counihan, Standing figure, 1968
Donated through the Commonwealth Government's Cultural Gifts Program by Samuel Condon -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Medal - Medal - Syd Cuffe, Town Crier, c. 1993
Syd Cuffe was the Portland Town Crier from 1983 to 2013. The role of Town Crier was created for Syd Cuffe in 1983 in the lead up to Portland’s 150th anniversary celebrations held in 1984-85. 200 items from Mr. Cuffe’s estate were donated to the Glenelg Shire Cultural Collection. The items relate to his town crying activities and community work across the Shire and further afield.Medal, oval, silver, raised figure of a town crier in the centre of front, standing on a box. Attached to red and white maple leaf ribbon.Front: '5th WORLD TOWN CRIER CHAMPIONSHIPS', in raised lettering around town crier figure 'MARKHAM CANADA 1993' on box figure is standing on -
Nillumbik Shire Council
Sculpture: Peter WEGNER (b.1954 NZ - a.1958 AUS), Peter Wegner, Man in Shock (from the 'Black Saturday' series), 2010
The 'Black Saturday' bushfires were a series of bushfires that ignited across the Australian state of Victoria on and around Saturday, 7 February 2009. It was Australia's worst ever natural disaster. The fires occurred during extreme bushfire-weather conditions and resulted in Australia's highest ever loss of life from a bushfire: 173 people died and 414 were injured as a result of the fires.This work is by a local contemporary artist with a national and international reputation for figurative and portrait works. The 'Black Saturday' series is a powerful investigation of emotion and grief as experienced by many Nillumbik residents during the 2009 'Black Saturday' bushfires. A cluster of bronze figurines either stand alone or embrace in groups. Their expressions and gestures of despair are made more pertinent with the raw like application and surface treatment of the material used. The 'Black Saturday' series is a challenging work, but one that encourages healing, connection and empathy. Solitary male figure wearing a long hooded coat clutching his hands underneath his chin in shock. Surface treatment is textured. Dark metallic brown colour. Hand carved on base, back of figure '2/6 WEGNER 10'wegner, bronze, figurine, black saturday, sculpture -
Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - STAMP, FRAMED, Post WW2
Item is in the collection re M.B. Cowden, refer Cat No 7076P for service details.Framed brown colour with gold edge with inset on yellow/brown background, central is a 50c stamp with a raised figure of a soldier playing a bugle,On the centre piece below figure, "At the going down of the sun" repeated twice. On the frame in gold, "Lest we Forget"framed, stamp, souvenir, lest we forget -
City of Ballarat
Sculpture - Public Artwork, Ruth by Charles F. Summers, 1899
Statue of Ruth is a religious reference to the harvest and to the importance of motherhood. Ruth was sculpted by Charles Summers a central figure in Australian art from the mid 19th Century. Summers was a founder of the Victorian Society of Fine Arts in 1856 and in 1863 he became a member of the commission of inquiry into the promotion of the fine arts in Victoria. He created many portraits and busts and is known for his bronze depiction of Burke and Wills in MelbourneThe sculpture is of historic and aesthetic significance to the people of BallaratMarble sculptural depiction of the biblical figure RuthPresented to the City of Ballaarat by the following citizens./ H F Elliot Mayor/ The Hon E Morey MLC/ Cr C B Retallack/ Cr J Heinz/ Cr C C Shoppee/ J N Wilson/ T Stoddart/ ruth, harvest -
City of Ballarat
Artwork, other - Public Artwork, Angelo Bertozzi, Autumn, Circa 1880
Thomas Stoddart, 1828 - 1905, bought 12 white marble statues during a visit to Italy. Stoddart arranged for them to be shipped to Victoria and placed on pedestals of Sicilian marble and on bases of Victorian granite. These statues were unveiled in the gardens on Queen Victoria's birthday, 24th May, 1884. His intention was for the statues to adorn and add interest to the gardens. The figure of Autumn is holding a bunch of grapes symbolic of the vintage.The artwork is of historic and aesthetic significance to the people of BallaratWhite marble figure of a man holding a bunch of grapes Autumn by Angelo Bertozziautumn -
Nillumbik Shire Council
Sculpture: Angela NAGEL, Angela Nagel, Last on the Island, 2012
With an interest in 'Collective Unconscious' Nagel aims to explore the human condition, and our impact on the natural world / This figure embodies human and animal traits with semi-autobiographical references to investigate concepts relating to identity and home / Nagel focuses on the extinct, the pest, the endangered and the introduced as a way to reveal her concerns of humanity as creator and destroyer / In this sculpture a koala headed figure is in the pose of the martyr St. Sebastion / With no arms, there is an inability to protest or fight. This work is by a local contemporary artist and encompasses contemporary themes / This work was a finalist in the Nillumbik Prize 2012.Ceramic - sculpture human and animal like (koala) armless figure depicted standing in a similiar stance to that of a classical sculpture / Blue and white body with a yellow face / Made from porcelain with oxide, clear glaze and undergaze.nagel, sculpture, porcelain, animal, ceramic, classical -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Artwork, other - Crucifix, 1950-1970
The Lay Reader David Conolly was associated with the Mission for many years in particular working with trainee cadets and RAN Officers. Painted wood crucifix on a very thin backing support of hardboard. Style of the painting is that of icon artist of Russian/Greek/Byzantine style. An inscription on the reverse. Small steel hanging hook at top edge on reverse. The edges of the icon are painted red and the whole depiction is decorated with much gilding. The whole support is in the form of a t-shaped cross. The top section depicts a risen Christ at the centre surrounded by ten disciples or saints and the hand of God appears to be at the upper central edge. The Christ figure is flanked on the main cross piece by five archangels and Saint Peter. Flanking the torso of the crucified figure appear to be Maria and St Joan and on the right side Mary Magdalen, Mark (Saint?) and a centurion figure. Three small figures also featured in this section. At the lower right corner are two haloed male figures (unidentified).Front; above haloed head of the crucified figure U.C.; IHSNAZARE in gold on a red ground/ REXIVDEORV. Beneath the central panel again gold on red SEASIOANNES AND MARIA. On the other side of the central figure; MARIAMARK CENTURIU/ MAGDALEN...IACO/ BI. Hand-written inscription on reverse; "For/ all who enter/ this sacred space./ The gift of/ David Conolly/ sometime stipendiary Lay Reader/ in the Mission/ 1956-1958.david conolly, crucifix, icons, othodox, artwork -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Sculpture - Figurehead, Late 19th Century
Saved from the ship Speke which ran aground on the coast of Phillip Island on the 22nd of February 1906. The figure head of the Speke was in the shape of woman, wearing a flowing white dress with blue cuffs and collar and carrying a large bunch of daffodils. It was originally nine feet four inches long. This sculpture went missing after the event and decades later the head only was re-discovered in Mr Thompson’s garage. It was then restored by Headmaster Kevin and the senior children of Cowes State school in 1940.The Speke was an all steel ship built in Wales in 1891. She was delivering wheat to Geelong and confused a bushfire in Cowes for navigation lights. Many local people salvaged goods from the resulting wreckage.Large wooden figure head, carved to resemble a woman. Painted aspects of hair, face, collar. Mounted on an undecorated wooden shield.phillip island, speke, kitty miller bay, figurehead, cowes state school -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Medal - Badge
Mitcham High, Donvale High and Mitcham Technical School amalgamated in 1989 & became Mullauna College.Mullauna College badge, a black circle with " Mullauna College" in gold writing. Loop on top with a gold figure & hook on top. On back is " Mullauna College, 46 Dunlavin Rd, Nunawading 3131, PH 874-1888Mullauna College badge, a black circle with " Mullauna College" in gold writing. Loop on top with a gold figure & hook on top. On back is " Mullauna College, 46 Dunlavin Rd, Nunawading 3131, PH 874-1888mullauna college, mitcham, technical school -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Pamphlet - P&O Orient Lines, Chusan, 1960s
P&O Orient Lines promotion for First and Tourist Class passage on the Chusan. Red and black on white.Some figuring in pencil on backtransport - shipping, chusan -
Bayside Gallery - Bayside City Council Art & Heritage Collection
Sculpture, Charles Douglas Richardson, The Cloud, 1900 (cast 1987)
Inspired by the opening lines of Percy Bysshe Shelley’s 1820 poem of the same title, The Cloud has grace of line that epitomises the model of classically informed beauty. Richardson’s figure successfully follows the serpentine line of Art Nouveau sculpture while also echoing the influence of British New Sculpture with its focused attention to bodily detail and surface articulation. This bronze version of The Cloud was cast in 1987 from the original patinated plaster version from 1900 which is also in Bayside City Council's Collection. This work can be seen in the formal garden between the Brighton Town Hall and the Brighton Library.Art NouveauCharles Douglas Richardson, The Cloud 1900 (cast 1987), bronze, 190 x 40 x 40 cm. Bayside City Council Art and Heritage Collection. Commissioned 1987Bonze sculpture of a classical female figure looking downwards with a vessel in her hand. The sculpture sits on a rendered pedestal within a pond.sculpture, female figure, charles douglas richardson, the cloud, cd richardson, c douglas richardson, percy bysshe shelley, poem, art nouveau, new sculpture, flowers, public art, brighton -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, River Run Female Winner trophy
A race along the banks of the Yarra River (?) this trophy was awarded to the female winners from 1978-1987. A golden running figure sits atop a pedestal that rests on a bell located above two pedestals behind a golden laurel wreath. Two eagles, with wings outstretched as if just landing, are either side of the wreath and the inscription 'Rotary Club of Glenferrie - River Run - Female winner - Donated by Bob Bruner' is written on the plinth below them. On the base plinth are inscribed the names of the previous winners: 1978 Lynne Williams 1979 Lynne Williams 1980 Lynne Williams 1981 Dorothy Browne 1982 Dorothy Browne 1983 Michelle Baumgarten 1984 Laura Dess 1985 Mary Edwards 1986 Julie McKie 1987 Julie McKieGold running figure atop two levels of columns with a wreath and two eagles at the base, whereupon names are inscribedRotary Club of Glenferrie River Run Female Winner Donated by Bob Brunerassociation for the blind, awards -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)
Louros type figurine collected by Dr Frank Forster, c. 1978
This statue is a Louros type statuette, known from the Louros cemetery of Naxos, Greece. The figure is standing and has some plastic features. There are no facial features and no arms, just stumps at the shoulders. Such figurines are found in ancient graves. This is most likely a replica of an antique figurine originating at Naxos cemetery, Greece. Cycladic figurine depicting a feminine figure on carved pedestal. A wire necklace with medallion is attached, and inscribed YNNE-TAN with laurel wreath. Handwritten inscription in ink on base (see inscription). Sticker attached to base carries handwiring which reads 'FF'.Louros type figurine 2800-2300 B.C. Nat. Arch. Museum Athens 1978 -
Coal Creek Community Park & Museum
Tin, chocolate, container commercial
Rectangular shape .lift lid.Picture of a castle on lid,white with gold figure,figure 8 shapes -
Federation University Art Collection
Artwork - Ceramics, c1983
Maria KUCZYNSKA (1948- ) Born Poland. Lives New South Wales Maria Kuczynska studied at the Academy of Fine Art. Gdansk, PolandBisque ceramic figuremaria kuczynska, ceramics, gippsland campus, jan feder memorial ceramics collection -
Bass Coast Shire Council - Robert Smith Collection
Sculpture - Warrior Figure, Anonymous Chinese
ChineseUntitled Warrior Figure -
Wangaratta High School
The Allied Victory Medal, 1919
The medal is colloquially known as 'Wilfred' within the armed forces. It was decided at the end of WWI that each of the allies should each issue their own bronze victory medal with a similar design, similar equivalent wording and identical ribbon. The British medal was designed by W. McMillan. The front depicts a winged classical figure representing victory. Approximately 5.7 million victory medals were issued, making it more exclusive than the British War Medal. The recipient's service number, rank, name and unit was impressed on the rim.Gold coloured Bronze medal depicting a winged figure of victory on the front and the words THE GREAT WAR FOR CIVILISATION 1919-1919 surrounded by a laurel wreath. The medal has a double rainbow ribbon.front: W. Mc M back: THE GREAT WAR FOR CIVILISATION 1919-1919 rim: 3294 PTE. C. F. WILLCOX 3N. A.I.F. -
Nillumbik Shire Council
Print (etching & acquatint): George BALDESSIN (b.1939 ITA – d.1978 AUS), George Baldessin, ‘Portrait II’ from 'The Baldessin & Friends' commemorative folio, 1966 (printed 2017)
George Baldessin (1939-1978) was born in San Biagio di Callalta, in the Veneto in Northern Italy and arrived in Australia ten years later. A printmaker and sculptor he built his bluestone studio at St Andrews (Nillumbik) in 1971 with his partner Tess and the three Hails brothers, Rob, Doug and Don. Made of recycled materials the studio today contains all of George’s equipment including the large press, which he modelled himself with the help of Neil Jeffrey (Enjay Presses). George won many prizes throughout his career and is represented in many of Australia's public art collections including his famous 'Pears' sculpture in front of the National Gallery of Australia, Canberra. In 1975 he represented Australia in the Sao Paulo Biennale, before living and working in Paris until his return to St Andrews in 1977. In 1978 George was killed in a car accident aged 39 years. In 2001 Tess returned to St Andrews to reclaim the run-down studio and reconstitute it as The Baldessin Press & Studio - a printmaking retreat. It operates in George’s memory, so that artists may continue to create, perpetuating the generous spirit of George. This work chosen for the folio is from an incomplete edition from 1966. It has been printed on Baldessin's original 1974 cast aluminium Enjay press (designed and made in collaboration with Neil Jeffreys) and restored specifically for this project by Dan Jones. In addition Deanna Hitti has used Baldessin's original Japanese Torinoko paper, stored safely in his studio for over forty years. ‘Portrait II’ is one of eight prints in the 'Baldessin & Friends commemorative folio. The folio was conceived by Tess Edwards as a fundraising initiative in celebration of the The Baldessin Press & Studio's fifteen year anniversary, and as a way to honour George Baldessin's memory. The Baldessin Press & Studio is a not-for-profit organisation created in memory of the late George Baldessin (1939-1978), whose original studio is now open to the public for creative use and as a practical legacy to living artists. The Studio is located in St Andrews, Nillumbik. The folio is a unique coming together of seven very different and acclaimed artists who are connected by their friendship to the missing eighth member, George Baldessin. This print is a fine example of Baldessin's primary interest of the figure, which displays great sensitivity to and observation of the human condition. Distortion, exaggeration and fragmentation were employed by Baldessin as tools to animate and scrutinize the displaced, dispossessed and alienated figure, flattened against the picture plane. Black and white distorted and exaggerated figure (head and shoulders), with hands raised to the face and the figure's right eye. acquatint, etching, baldessin, ekphrasis2018, figure -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Artwork, other - Stained glass window, Brooks Robinson & Co, Hope, 1926
This window, in memory of Alice Sibthorpe Tracy, was unveiled on 31 October 1933 by the Right Reverend R. Stephen D.D. along with the brass tablet in the Williamstown building, and a sectile tablet in the Port Melbourne building. (AR 1933). "A scheme has been set in operation to raise funds so that a memorial may be erected to Miss A. Sibthorpe Tracy, who has done so much for the Victoria Missions to Seamen. It has been decided that a companion window to that of "The Light of the World" will be placed in St. Peter's Chapel, the design being that of a figure of Hope with her hand on a ship's anchor. The window will show a foreground of beach and pebbles, backed by breaking rollers and a flecked sky. Mrs J. W. Begg, of Stonehaven Avenue, East Malvern, S.E.5, is the honorary treasurer of the fund." (Article published in the Herald, 29 August 1933)Arched windows depicting the female figure of Hope with her hand on a ship's anchor in a foreground of beach and pebbles, backed by breaking rollers and a flecked sky. altar, st peter chapel, flinders street, mission to seafarers, seamen's mission, mission to seamen, st peter, sailors, seamen, anchor, stained glass windows, win, memorial chapel, hope, alice sibthorpe tracy -
Tennis Australia
Figurine, Unknown
Pair of ceramic figurines. Female figure holding tennis racquet, male figure holding ball. Materials: Ceramictennis -
Latrobe Regional Gallery
Drawing, Unknown, Untitled
Drawing of a figure in a boat in a landscape. -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Coin - Realia, R. PARKER IRONMONGER GEELONG MOORABOOL STREET
HEATON & SONS, BIRMINGHAM WERE EMPLOYED TO STRIKE THE EXTENSIVE TOKEN ISSUES. THE IRONMONGERY STORE IN MOORABOOL STREET, GEELONG WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1844 BY RICHARD PARKER. PARKER WENT ON TO ESTABLISH STORE IN CLUNES, BACK CREEK (TALBOT), FIREY CREEK AND ARARAT. HE ISSUED AT LEAST TEN VARIETIES OF TOKENS, ALL WITH THE SAME INSCRIPTION AND FIGURE ON THE FACES, BUT WITH SLIGHT VARIATIONSCOPPER PENNY TOKEN 34MM OR 35 MM DIAMETER OBVERSE: INSCRIBED WITH R PARKER IRONMONGER MOORABOOL STREET GEELONG REVERSE: HAS A FEMALE FIGURE REPRESENTING JUSTICE, HOLDING A BALANCED SET OF SCALES IN HER RIGHT HAND. THE WORD AUSTRALIA IS AROUND THE TOP OF THE TOKEN. ,token coin -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Medallion, Dead Man's Penny Daniel Nicol Peters, C 1919
The dead man's penny is a commemorative medallion which was presented to the family of soldier s who were killed in the First World War. The images of Brittania the dolphins and the lion represent Brittain and the eagle represents Germany. The name of the soldier is presented without rank to signify the equality of all sacrifice. This medallion was to commemorate Daniel Nicol Peters who came from Scotland but enlisted in the AIF in Blackboy Hill Western Australia. His regimental number was 3200. he was Killed in Action on 26 August 1918. His father was John Peters of Greenside Fifeshire Scotland. From a country with a population of approximately 5 million people, there were more than 60000 soldiers killed. This object represents but one of these soldiers. It therefore has historical and social significanceCircluar brass plaque with figure of Brittania and a lion in low relief. There are two dolphins around the figure of Brittania and and image of a defeated eagle below the lion.To the right of the figure is a small rectangle with the name of the soldier. Text around the edge.He died for freedom and honour. Daniel Nicol Petersdead man's penny, daniel nicol peters -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Artwork, other - Stained glass window, Brooks Robinson & Co, 1935
This window, in memory of Ethel Godfrey, was unveiled in December 1935, by Archbishop Head. In June 1936 two other memorials were unveiled: brass tablet in the Williamstown building, and a sectile tablet in the Port Melbourne building. (Jottings 1936). The funds were raised by the Mission.Arched windows depicting the female figure altar, st peter chapel, flinders street, mission to seafarers, seamen's mission, mission to seamen, st peter, sailors, seamen, anchor, stained glass windows, win, memorial chapel, hope, ethel augusta godfrey 1861-1935 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - RIBBONS - BADGE, 1), .2), .3) Post WW1 / .4) to .8) 1914
Items belonging to Horace Eli Hambly No 794 AIF. Refer 2325.2 for his service history. .1) Ribbon for medal "War Medal" 1914 - 1919 .2) Ribbon for medal "1914 - 1915 Star". .3) Ribbon for medal "Victory Medal". .4) Badge, brass, figure "3" with lugs and pin. .5) Badge, brass, figure "3" with lugs and pin. .6) Badge, brass, figure "3" with lugs and pin .7) Badge, brass, figure "4" with lugs and pin .8) Badge, brass, figure "4" with lugs and pinbadges, awards, units -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Accessory - Temporary Tattoo, n.d
Square temporary tattoo. Black background, figure in red, '21 March HARMONY DAY everyone belongs' in pale orange, beneath figure.fashion, tattoo, harmony day -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)
Sculpture - Carved wooden figurine of a neurologist, Germany, Jaschke Pretzl, c. 1950s
This is a German made figurine, attributed to Jaschke Pretzl. Loosely translated, the label text on the figurine says 'Neurologist' and 'Out! They're getting on my nerves!'. Stamp printed on underside of base says that this is a hand-carved figure.Carved wooden figurine. Depicts a man in a white coat, red tie, and glasses, standing with his hands at his side. He has a receding hairline, and a mohawk-like hair style. The figure is atop a small wooden base, one side of which carries handwriting that reads 'Nervenarzt/Raus! Sie gehen mir/auf die Nerven!' The underside of the plinth is printed with a stamp that reads 'Handgeschnitzte/Pretxl/Figur'. 'Nervenarzt/Raus! Sie gehen mir/auf die Nerven!'/'Handgeschnitzte/Pretxl/Figur'obstetrics