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William Yaxley

Peter's Tree

1986

Peter's Tree

Artwork Information

" 'Peter's Tree' was inspired by the story of an old Pacific Islander who lived in our district (Byfield) in Central Queensland. Peter's main diet was sulphur crested cockatoos." (William Yaxley, 2003)

Title
Peter's Tree
Production Date
1986
Medium
wood, fibreglass, feathers, and oil paint
Dimensions
1900 x 1000 x 1000 mm
Credit Line
Chartwell Collection, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, 1988
Accession No
C1994/1/278
Copyright
Copying restrictions apply
Department
International Art
Display Status
Not on display

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