Historical information

CEMA Art collection
Winner of 1966 Portland Artists Society Art Prize for the category of Any other medium

Physical description

This print depicts a large fish completed in black and brown on a pink background. The fish is portrayed from a side view and has a large body, small tail and blue eye. Predominately pink, the background features smaller areas of black, purple and brown. The work has a natural wood frame with grey mount and glass.

Inscriptions & markings

Front: TROPICAL FISH (2) 4/10
LT (orange paint, lower left)
LESBIA THORPE__________________.(along bottom, pencil)
Back: TROPICAL FISH No 2 )
LESBIA THORPE )
FLAT 5 10 FORDHAM AVE )Handwritten, black ink
CAMBERWELL VIC )
$23 unframed )

Typed: LESBIA THORPE "TROPICAL FISH No.2" (1966)

Yellow sticker: 1966
Red sticker: 10