Constable Fitzpatrick and Kate Kelly-Ned Kelly Series

Kate, in the exercise of her domestic duties, was passing by Fitzpatrick when the latter seized her and pulled her on to his knee. Historical record

That is what the fireplace looked like and the objects on the mantelshelf were really there. The action looks a little comic but it began the real trouble. Kelly is very observant and watchful. Sidney Nolan Text © National Gallery of Australia, Canberra 2010