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Michael Leunig, Barry Humphries and John Clarke at Mietta's
, 1989 (printed 2013)

by Helga Leunig

inkjet print (sheet: 29.7 cm x 42.0 cm, image: 23.5 cm x 35.3 cm)

Michael Leunig, Barry Humphries and John Clarke at Mietta's
Collection: National Portrait Gallery, Canberra
Gift of Helga Leunig 2013
Accession number: 2013.73
Currently not on display
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Helga Leunig
Barry Humphries (age 55 in 1989)
Michael Leunig (age 44 in 1989)
John Clarke (age 41 in 1989)
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