Historical information

Graham KING (23 February 1915 – 11 October 2008)

Known as a master printmaker, Graham King was instrumental in the revival of Australian printmaking in the 1960s. He was the inaugural Secretary of the Print Council of Australia, and was later President.

A lecturer in Printmaking at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) from 1966 to 1988, he was awarded an Order of Australia for his services to education in 1991.

This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 2000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.

Physical description

Framed lithograph in predominantly blue and black.

Inscriptions & markings

Signed lower edge " Proof 2/5. 'Nocturne'. Graham King '63."