| Accession Number | ART94891 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Sheet: 36.3 x 55.9 cm; Image: 30.6 x 38.2 cm |
| Object type | Work on paper |
| Physical description | pencil, ink and gouache on paper |
| Maker |
Frith, John |
| Place made | Australia: Victoria, Melbourne |
| Date made | 1963 |
| Conflict |
Period 1960-1969 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: AWM Licensed copyright |
[Southern prejudice]
Description
President of the United States, John F. Kennedy pushes heavily against a door breaking in two as there is resistance from the other side by two men, one of whom is dressed like a member of the Klu Klux Klan. The slogan 'Southern Prejudice' is bannered across the chest of the two who are resisting the force of the President.
In 1963, the spotlight fell on segregation of students at Southern universities based on skin colour. John F Kennedy tries to knock down the door to those inside the institution who are apparenly resisting the full force of the government.