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Printed book jacket for ‘The False Start’ by Jean Baptiste Rossi, designed by John Banting

1951

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Created by
John Banting 1902–1971
Title
Printed book jacket for ‘The False Start’ by Jean Baptiste Rossi, designed by John Banting
Date
1951
Format
Document - miscellaneous
Collection
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Acquisition
Purchased from the Anthony d'Offay Gallery, August 1977.
Reference
TGA 779/6/34
British Surrealism Surrealism

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  • Papers, photographs and correspondence of John Banting TGA 779 (137)
    • Original art work, book jackets and source material TGA 779/6 (41)
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