Historical information

Tony IRVING (1939- )
Born England
Arrived Australia 1942

Tony Irvings work is a snapshot of urban life. In the 1970s, he won the prestigious National Gallery of Victoria's John McCaughey Acquisitive Prize. The St Kilda Kiosk before it was destroyed by fire in 2003, and has since been restored by the state government because of its heritage significance.

Physical description

An blue etching and aquatint with the St Kilda Kiosk at the subject matter. The St Kilda Kiosk was destroyed by fire in 2003.

Donated through the Australian Government Cultural Gifts Programme by Katherine N. Littlewood, 2014