Self Portrait with Beard & Pipe c1949-50; Melvin Day; c. 1949-50; 2015.008
Self Portrait with Beard & Pipe c1949-50
About this objectWellington artist, Melvin (Pat) Day 1923-2016, was at the forefront of developments in abstraction and cubism during the 1940’s and 1950’s. He also served as the director of the National Art Gallery from 1968-1978, leaving after a decade to take up the position of Government Art Historian.
Maker Date Madec. 1949-50
Medium and MaterialsOil on board
Inscription and MarksSigned "Day" lower right (black paint in 2.3.07)
Measurements430 x 370
Subject and Association DescriptionDay, Melvin
Credit LineNZPG
Object Type Object number2015.008
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