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Doll Birth, 1972, from the series "Scarred For Life"
Tracey Moffatt (Australian, born in 1960)
1994
Medium/Technique
Photolithograph
Dimensions
80 x 59.7 cm (31 1/2 x 23 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Diego Cortez in memory of Harry Brams
Accession Number1999.284.5
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Africa and Oceania, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsPrints
An Australian artist of aboriginal heritage, Moffatt works in film, video, and photography. The portfolio Scarred for Life recalls the format of a 1960s weekly magazine, with disturbing scenes constructed by the artist. The grainy quality of the images intentionally suggests film stills, which creates the impression that these are details of a larger project and relate to a common story or theme.
ProvenanceThe artist; 1998, purchased by Diego Cortez, New York; gift to MFA, Boston, September 15, 1999
CopyrightCourtesy of the artist and Roslyn Oxley9 Gallery.