Portrait of Hitler / Tears Tears
Artist/Maker and role
Charles Blackman (Australian, b.1928, d.2018): Artist
Brett Whiteley (Australian, b.1939, d.1992): Artist
Production date
1963
About this object
Donated through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program by Charles Blackman in 2005, this is a rare collaboration for both artists. It is an unusual diptych-like painting with each artist hugging his section of the painting surface, making it aesthetically unique.
Object detail
Inscription upper right corner "B 63"
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