VRL Image Database

Australian Works:

Australian
Possum Dreaming Shield
1985, Australian National University Collection, Drill Gallery, Canberra

Australian
Rainbow Serpent Rock
25,000-15,000 BCE, Arnhem Land

Robert Baines [Australian, born 1949]
Bracelet
1994, Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

Jimmy Baker [Australian, c. 1915 – 2010]
Katatjita
2006, private collection

Jimmy Baker [Australian, c. 1915 – 2010]
Wanampi Kutjara (Two Serpent Men’s Creation Story)
2006, Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide

Nym Bandak [Australian, 1902 – 1981]
Totemic Map of the Port Keats Region
c. 1959, Australian National University Collection, Drill Gallery, Canberra

Bob Billinyarra [Australian, born 1915]
Salmon in a Billabong
c. 1968, Australian National University Collection, Drill Gallery, Canberra

Jean Broome-Norton [Australian, 1911 – 2002]
Abundance
1934, Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney

Rupert Bunny [Australian, 1864 – 1947]
Après le Bain (La Toilette)
1904, Musée d'Orsay, Paris

Attributed to Nym Djumurgurr [Australian, 1910 – 2012]
Kunabibi Ceremony
c. 1972, Australian National University Collection, Drill Gallery, Canberra

Birrikitji Gumana [Australian, 1898 – 1982]
The Two Brothers Barama and Lany'tjung
1965, Australian National University Collection, Drill Gallery, Canberra

Melba Gunjarrwanga [Australian, born 1959]
Mandjabu Fishtrap
2006, Australian National University Collection, Drill Gallery, Canberra

Mithinarri Gurruwiwi [Australian, c. 1929 – 1976]
Python and Macassans at Caledon Bay
c. 1976, Australian National University Collection, Drill Gallery, Canberra

Brian Hirst [Australian, born 1943]
Object and Image Series - Votive
1994, private collection

James Iyuna [Australian, born 1959]
Waterhole at Dilebang
2006, Australian National University Collection, Drill Gallery, Canberra

George Janggawangga [Australian, born c. 1938]
Murduwirrnga
c. 1984, Australian National University Collection, Drill Gallery, Canberra

Tim Langdon Japangardi [Australian, active 20th century]
Pamakurlangu Shield
1980, Australian National University Collection, Drill Gallery, Canberra

Jimija Jungarrayi [Australian, born 1908]
Mala Jukurrpa (Western Hare Wallaby Dreaming) Shield
1980, Australian National University Collection, Drill Gallery, Canberra

Mick Kubarkku [Australian, 1925 – 2008]
Lightning Dreaming Man
1978, Australian National University Collection, Drill Gallery, Canberra

Jack Larrangai [Australian, born 1926]
Two Mimi Spirits Playing with a Snake
c. 1984, Australian National University Collection, Drill Gallery, Canberra

Mick Makani [Australian, 1920 – 1984]
Flying Foxes
c. 1965, Australian National University Collection, Drill Gallery, Canberra

Mick Makani [Australian, 1920 – 1984]
Tree
c. 1965, Australian National University Collection, Drill Gallery, Canberra

David Daymirringu Malangi [Australian, 1927 – 1999]
Funerary Ceremony Associated with Gunmirringgu, the Great Ancestral Hunter
c. 1968, Australian National University Collection, Drill Gallery, Canberra

David Daymirringu Malangi [Australian, 1927 – 1999]
Gunmirringgu the Great Ancestral Hunter
c. 1968, Australian National University Collection, Drill Gallery, Canberra

Marrira Marawili [Australian, born 1937]
Crocodile Carrying Fire
1976, Australian National University Collection, Drill Gallery, Canberra

Donna Marcus [Australian, born 1930]
Marble
2001, private collection

Banduk Marika [Australian, born 1954]
Djanda and the Sacred Waterhole
1984, Australian National University Collection, Drill Gallery, Canberra

Banduk Marika [Australian, born 1954]
Myapunawu Narruna (Turtle Hunting at Bremer Island)
1989, Australian National University Collection, Drill Gallery, Canberra

Banduk Marika [Australian, born 1954]
Untitled
1985, Australian National University Collection, Drill Gallery, Canberra

Mawalan Marika [Australian, 1908 – 1967]
Djanda (Goannas) and Djota (Casuarina Tree)
c. 1965, Australian National University Collection, Drill Gallery, Canberra

Roy Dadaynga Marika [Australian, 1925 – 1992]
The Djan'kawu at Port Bradshaw
c. 1976, Australian National University Collection, Drill Gallery, Canberra

Wandjuk Marika [Australian, 1930 – 1987]
Rock Cod in Water Spout
1974, Australian National University Collection, Drill Gallery, Canberra

Anniebell Marrngamarrnga [Australian, born 1968]
Crocodile
2007, National Gallery of Australia, Canberra

John Mawurndjul [Australian, born 1952]
Mardayin at Mimmilngkan
2006, National Gallery of Australia, Canberra

John Mawurndjul [Australian, born 1952]
Mardayin Design at Dilebang
2006, National Gallery of Australia, Canberra

Banapana Maymuru [Australian, 1944 – 1986]
Djarrakpi Landscape
1978, Australian National University Collection, Drill Gallery, Canberra

Banapana Maymuru [Australian, 1944 – 1986]
The Milky Way
1978, Australian National University Collection, Drill Gallery, Canberra

Banapana Maymuru [Australian, 1944 – 1986]
Yingapungapu Ceremonial Ground
1976, Australian National University Collection, Drill Gallery, Canberra

Bokarra Maymuru [Australian, 1932 – 1981]
The Wägilak Sisters at Manbalala
1976, Australian National University Collection, Drill Gallery, Canberra

Narritjin Maymuru [Australian, 1916 – 1981]
The Fishermen Munumiya and Yikuyanga with Turtle Rock
c. 1978, Australian National University Collection, Drill Gallery, Canberra

Narritjin Maymuru [Australian, 1916 – 1981]
The Hunted Emus
1976, Australian National University Collection, Drill Gallery, Canberra

Ron Mueck [Australian, born 1958]
Untitled (Boy)
1999

Dick Nguleingulei Murrumurru [Australian, c. 1920 – 1988]
Barramundi
c. 1975, Australian National University Collection, Drill Gallery, Canberra

Dick Nguleingulei Murrumurru [Australian, c. 1920 – 1988]
Kangaroo
1969, Australian National University Collection, Drill Gallery, Canberra

Doreen Reid Nakamarra [Australian, c. 1955 – 2009]
Untitled
2007, National Gallery of Australia, Canberra

Doreen Reid Nakamarra [Australian, c. 1955 – 2009]
Untitled
2005, National Gallery of Australia, Canberra

Doreen Reid Nakamarra [Australian, c. 1955 – 2009]
Untitled
2006, private collection

Jimmy Nakkurridjdjilmi [Australian, 1917 – 1982]
Mimi, Kangaroo and Goanna
c. 1975, Australian National University Collection, Drill Gallery, Canberra

Ivan Namirrkki [Australian, born 1961]
Mimi Spirits with Nawaran (Oenpelli Python)
2001, Australian National University Collection, Drill Gallery, Canberra

Petra Turner Nampitjinpa [Australian, born 1966]
Untitled (Women's Gathering near Mt. Liebig, Yamunturrngu)
1997, Australian National University Collection, Drill Gallery, Canberra

Pansy Napangarti [Australian, born 1947]
Ilypili Dreaming Site
c. 1992, Australian National University Collection, Drill Gallery, Canberra

Terry Ngamandarra [Australian, born 1950]
Barlparnarra Swamp
1998, Australian National University Collection, Drill Gallery, Canberra

Peter Nganjmira [Australian, 1927 – 1987]
Yawk Yawk Spirits with Ngalyod at Malworn
c. 1984, Australian National University Collection, Drill Gallery, Canberra

Sidney Nolan [Australian, 1917 – 1992]
Untitled
c. 1940, National Gallery of Australia, Canberra

Dennis Nona [Australian, born 1973]
Ubiri-Kubiri (Crocodile)
1992, Australian National University Collection, Drill Gallery, Canberra

Samson Poantimilui [Australian, born 1972]
Bird Pole
1997, Australian National University Collection, Drill Gallery, Canberra

Samson Poantimilui [Australian, born 1972]
Saltwater Crocodile
1997, Australian National University Collection, Drill Gallery, Canberra

Bevan Hayward Pooaraar [Australian, 1939 – 2004]
Turtle and Lizard
1988, Australian National University Collection, Drill Gallery, Canberra

William Sandy [Australian, born 1944]
Emu Dreaming at Kanpi
1989, Australian National University Collection, Drill Gallery, Canberra

Ethel Spowers [Australian, 1890 – 1947]
The Giant Stride
1933, private collection

Ethel Spowers [Australian, 1890 – 1947]
Swings
1932, private collection

Ethel Spowers [Australian, 1890 – 1947]
Wet Afternoon
1929-1930, National Gallery of Australia, Canberra

David Stephenson [Australian, born 1955]
No. 802 from the Stars Series
1995, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City

Eveline Syme [Australian, 1888 – 1961]
Hong Kong Harbor
1934, National Gallery of Australia, Canberra

Eveline Syme [Australian, 1888 – 1961]
San Domenico, Siena
1931, National Gallery of Australia, Canberra

Anatjari Tjakamarra [Australian, 1930 – 1992]
Big Puntupi Dreaming Ceremony
1972, National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne

Anatjari Tjakamarra [Australian, 1930 – 1992]
Kuntarrinytjana
1972, Art Gallery of Western Australia, Perth

Freddy West Tjakamarra [Australian, 1932 – 1994]
Man's Corroboree Story
1972, private collection

Jack Ross Tjakamarra [Australian, born 1925]
Marlu Jukurrpa (Kangaroo Dreaming) Shield
1980, Australian National University Collection, Drill Gallery, Canberra

John Tjakamarra [Australian, 1937 – 1992]
Corroboree Man Sitting in a Cave
1971, private collection

John Tjakamarra [Australian, 1937 – 1992]
Man's Dreaming
c. 1971, private collection

John Tjakamarra [Australian, 1937 – 1992]
Men and Women
1972, private collection

Long Jack Phillipus Tjakamarra [Australian, born 1932]
Bush Tucker Story
1972, National Gallery of Australia, Canberra

Long Jack Phillipus Tjakamarra [Australian, born 1932]
Rainbow and Cave Story
1972, Australian National University Collection, Drill Gallery, Canberra

Long Jack Phillipus Tjakamarra [Australian, born 1932]
Women at Jikarri
c. 1975, Australian National University Collection, Drill Gallery, Canberra

Mick Wallangkarri Tjakamarra [Australian, 1905 – 1996]
Big Emu Dreaming
1971, National Gallery of Australia, Canberra

Mick Wallangkarri Tjakamarra [Australian, 1905 – 1996]
Rain Ceremony
1971, private collection

Mick Wallangkarri Tjakamarra [Australian, 1905 – 1996]
Water Story
1971, private collection

Kaapa Tjampitjinpa [Australian, 1925 – 1989]
Corroboree and Body Decoration
1972, private collection

Kaapa Tjampitjinpa [Australian, 1925 – 1989]
Water/Rain Dreaming at Mikanji
1971, private collection

Ronnie Tjampitjinpa [Australian, born 1943]
Wartunuma (Flying Ant) Dreaming
1991, National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne

Ronnie Tjampitjinpa [Australian, born 1943]
Wilkinkarra Site
1999, Australian National University Collection, Drill Gallery, Canberra

Walter Tjampitjinpa [Australian, 1912 – 1981]
Snake Dreaming
1971, private collection

Walter Tjampitjinpa [Australian, 1912 – 1981]
Wallaby and Water Motifs
1972, Australian National University Collection, Drill Gallery, Canberra

Walter Tjampitjinpa [Australian, 1912 – 1981]
Water Dreaming
1971, private collection

Walter Tjampitjinpa [Australian, 1912 – 1981]
Water Dreaming
1972, private collection

Uta Uta Tjangala [Australian, 1926 – 1990]
Medicine Story
1971, private collection

Uta Uta Tjangala [Australian, 1926 – 1990]
Old Man (Yina) Dreaming
1972, private collection

Uta Uta Tjangala [Australian, 1926 – 1990]
Tawny Frogmouth Owl Dreaming at Tjalpala-Langa
1974, Australian National University Collection, Drill Gallery, Canberra

Uta Uta Tjangala [Australian, 1926 – 1990]
Yumari Dreaming
1971, Australian Museum, Sydney

Billy Stockman Tjapaltjarri [Australian, 1927 – 2015]
Women's Camp
c. 1975, Australian National University Collection, Drill Gallery, Canberra

Clifford Possum Tjapaltjarri [Australian, 1932 – 2002]
Bush Fire I
1972, National Gallery of Australia, Canberra

Clifford Possum Tjapaltjarri [Australian, 1932 – 2002]
Bush Fire II
1972, National Gallery of Australia, Canberra

Mick Namarari Tjapaltjarri [Australian, 1925 – 1998]
Bandicoot Dreaming in the Marakutju Area
1994, private collection

Mick Namarari Tjapaltjarri [Australian, 1925 – 1998]
Bush Tucker Story
1972, Queensland Art Gallery, Brisbane

Mick Namarari Tjapaltjarri [Australian, 1925 – 1998]
Water Dreaming
1972, National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne

Tim Leura Tjapaltjarri [Australian, 1929 – 1984]
Butterfly Dreaming
1972, private collection

Tim Leura Tjapaltjarri [Australian, 1929 – 1984]
Yam Spirit Dreaming
1972, private collection

Timmy Payungka Tjapangati [Australian, 1940 – 2000]
Cave Story
1971, private collection

Timmy Payungka Tjapangati [Australian, 1940 – 2000]
Sandhill Country West of Wilkinkarra, Lake Mackay
1972, National Gallery of Australia, Canberra

Charlie Tarawa Tjungarrayi [Australian, 1925 – 1999]
Ceremonial Dreaming
1972, private collection

Charlie Tarawa Tjungarrayi [Australian, 1925 – 1999]
Old Man's Dreaming
1971, private collection

Charlie Tarawa Tjungarrayi [Australian, 1925 – 1999]
Painting a Bullroarer
1974, Australian National University Collection, Drill Gallery, Canberra

Charlie Tarawa Tjungarrayi [Australian, 1925 – 1999]
Wild Potato Story
1971, private collection

Shorty Lungkata Tjungurrayi [Australian, 1920 – 1987]
Man's Dreaming
c. 1971-1972, private collection

Shorty Lungkata Tjungurrayi [Australian, 1920 – 1987]
Sandhill Dreaming
1972, private collection

Shorty Lungkata Tjungurrayi [Australian, 1920 – 1987]
Snake Family Dreaming near Snake Hole
1972, private collection

Yala Yala Gibbs Tjungurrayi [Australian, 1928 – 1998]
Five Women in the Kalipinypa Rain Dreaming Country
1972, National Gallery of Australia, Canberra

Yala Yala Gibbs Tjungurrayi [Australian, 1928 – 1998]
Men's Ceremony
1972, private collection

Yala Yala Gibbs Tjungurrayi [Australian, 1928 – 1998]
Sand Mosaic
1972, private collection

Yala Yala Gibbs Tjungurrayi [Australian, 1928 – 1998]
Snake and Water Dreaming
1972, National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne

Johnny Warangkula Tjupurrula [Australian, 1920 – 2001]
Courting at Kampurarrpa
1975, Australian National University Collection, Drill Gallery, Canberra

Johnny Warangkula Tjupurrula [Australian, 1920 – 2001]
Fire Dreaming
c. 1974-1975, Australian National University Collection, Drill Gallery, Canberra

Johnny Warangkula Tjupurrula [Australian, 1920 – 2001]
Rock Wallaby Ceremony
1992, Australian National University Collection, Drill Gallery, Canberra

Johnny Warangkula Tjupurrula [Australian, 1920 – 2001]
Traveling Water Dreaming with Lightning
1972, private collection

Johnny Warangkula Tjupurrula [Australian, 1920 – 2001]
Water Dreaming at Kalipinypa
1971, National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne

Mithili Wanambi [Australian, 1923 – 1981]
The Creation of a Ceremonial Ground at Gurka'wuy
c. 1976, Australian National University Collection, Drill Gallery, Canberra

Seymour Wulida [Australian, born 1981]
War Wak
2006, Australian National University Collection, Drill Gallery, Canberra

Yanggarriny Wunungmurra [Australian, 1932 – 2003]
Long-Necked Fresh Water Tortoise by the Fish Trap at Gangan
c. 1976, Australian National University Collection, Drill Gallery, Canberra

Owen Yalandja [Australian, born 1962]
Yawkyawk
2007, private collection

Thompson Yulidjirri [Australian, born c. 1930]
Yingarna
2001, Australian National University Collection, Drill Gallery, Canberra