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Slippery Dip (2005)
A delightful limited-edition print reproducing the original watercolour and ink artwork created by Norman Hetherington for Mr Squiggle and the Preposterous Purple Crocodile, first published in 1992 and republished by the National Museum of Australia in 2025. The complete set of original illustrations from this beloved storybook is now preserved in the National Museum of Australia’s collection.
Carefully reproduced to capture the charm, colour, and whimsy of Hetherington’s original illustration, this print is produced on Hahnemühle Photo Rag® Bright White 310gsm, a museum-quality fine art paper renowned for its exceptional detail and archival permanence. Made from 100% cotton and free from acid and lignin, it offers outstanding colour reproduction and a beautifully soft matte finish.
Specifications
- Artist: Norman Hetherington
- Title: Slippery Dip
- Original Medium: Watercolour and ink
- Source: Illustration from Mr Squiggle and the Preposterous Purple Crocodile
- Original Publication: 1992
- National Museum of Australia Edition: 2025
- Collection: Original illustration held in the National Museum of Australia’s collection
- Size: 320 × 320 mm
- Paper: Hahnemühle Photo Rag® Bright White 310gsm
- Paper Qualities: 100% cotton, acid-free, lignin-free
A nostalgic and beautifully reproduced artwork that celebrates Norman Hetherington’s imagination and the enduring appeal of the Mr Squiggle stories.