Sketchbook, c. 1933-34: PD.164-1994

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Titles

Sketchbook, c. 1933-34

Maker(s)

Description

Coverboards coverd with dark red grained effect paper. Collocation: four gatherings containing the following number of folios: twenty one (seven torn out); twenty four (fourteen torn out); twenty three (fifteen torn out); twenty three (eleven torn out) and one attached to the back cover.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1994) by Gurney, Sophie, Mrs

Dating

Circa 1933 - 1934

Note

This sketchbook contains preliminary sketches and studies for the following engravings: 'The Listener' (special poetry number, 12 July 1933) [274]; 'Sunday Morning' [303], 1934; 'Cart Shed' [306], 1934; 'Milkman' [312], 1934; 'The Red Lion' [280], 1934; 'Farmhouse' [302]. 1934; 'The Escape' [410], 1936; 'Farmyard' [283], 1934; 'Fool's Song' [318 and 319], 1934 and 'Tennis' [307], 1934. Study of church interior (Sunday Morning?) identified as Haulton. There are assorted sketches including a horse (or other hoofed herbivore) rearing to browse on high leaves and horses in harness.

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Grey wash
Black ink
Black wash
Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of tracing paper
Sheet Size Height 253 mm Width 201 mm
Coverboard Height 275 mm Width 203 mm

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: the artist has inscribed a number of lists of her engravings exhibited in 1933 and 1934 - these have been partially inscribed over some measurements, written in graphite

Location: Inside front cover
Method of creation: Pen and black ink

Text: L. CORNELISSEN & SON / Artists' Colourmen / 22, GREAT QUEEN STREET, / KINGSWAY, LONDON.
Location: Inside front cover, top left
Method of creation: Printed label