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Brett Whiteley: The balcony 2 - 1975
Also known as Sydney by night, Brett Whiteley's stunning painting The balcony 2 was painted in 1975.
The balcony 2 is one of his most evocative harbour paintings, encapsulating key elements of Whiteley's art - fluent draughtsmanship, an erotically charged curvilinear line and an ability to invest minimal brushstrokes with multiple associations.
Other Title
Sydney by night [title used at acquisition]
Date
1975
Media category
Painting
Materials used
oil on canvas
Dimensions
203.5 x 364.5 cm stretcher; 210.9 x 372.2 x 6.3 cm frame
Signature & date
Signed and dated l.l. corner, white oil "1975 brett whiteley".
Credit
Purchased 1981
Location
Not on display
Accession number
116.1981
Copyright
© Wendy Whiteley/Copyright Agency
The balcony 2 is one of his most evocative harbour paintings, encapsulating key elements of Whiteley's art - fluent draughtsmanship, an erotically charged curvilinear line and an ability to invest minimal brushstrokes with multiple associations.
Other Title
Sydney by night [title used at acquisition]
Date
1975
Media category
Painting
Materials used
oil on canvas
Dimensions
203.5 x 364.5 cm stretcher; 210.9 x 372.2 x 6.3 cm frame
Signature & date
Signed and dated l.l. corner, white oil "1975 brett whiteley".
Credit
Purchased 1981
Location
Not on display
Accession number
116.1981
Copyright
© Wendy Whiteley/Copyright Agency
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Where
Sydney New South Wales Map
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