Vintage 1970s Martinus Australian Aboriginal Portrait on Velvet Framed
$84.06
Vintage Mid-Century Aboriginal Child Portrait
An unusual vintage Australian portrait painting on black velvet, signed “Martinus”
The subjects appear to have been inspired by photographs taken by acclaimed Australian photographer Axel Poignant for his groundbreaking 1957 photo-essay Piccaninny Walkabout, which was later republished under the title Bush Walkabout. The story follows Rikili and her brother as they become lost while travelling through the Australian bush.
Vintage condition with age-related wear to the picture, frame and glazing as shown. Please study all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.
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