Sketchbook, 1912: PD.57-1994

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Sketchbook, 1912

Maker(s)

Description

Coverboards covered in white linen. Off-white paper. Collocation: four gatherings containing the following number of leafs: eight (one attached to front cover); eight; eight; eight (one attached to back cover). First 10 pages largely religious subjects including studies for Gethsemane, p11-16 anatomical studies and blank pages, 16(verso) and 17(recto) diagram of plants in L-shaped bed p17-24 figure studies and blank pages, p24 onwards plans for Croydon.

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: AD 1912

Note

This sketchbook contains drawings and ideas for the following engravings: 'Gethsemane' [39] 1912. 'A Dream' [36] ?1911/12. 'Visitation' [37 and 45] 1912. It also contains a number of annotated plans of rooms and the garden, together with lists of requirements for the new house at Croydon: page 24 to end (although 24(recto) and 25(verso) are blank), also 23 (recto).

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Blue ink
Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper
Coverboards Height 235 mm Width 142 mm
Sheet Size Height 235 mm Width 142 mm

Inscription or legends present

Text: GR 1912 Autumn
Location: Spine
Method of creation: Graphite

Inscription present: upside down on leaf, a list of furniture and room measurements required for the new home at Croydon

Location: Inside back cover

Text: Manufactured by / PERCY YOUNG, / ENGLISH & FOREIGN / ARTISTS' COLOURMAN, / GOWER ST., W.C., / London, England. / (Sketch Books a Spécialité.)
Location: Inside back cover, lower left
Method of creation: Printed label

Text: Spade/Fork/Hoe/Rake/Trowel/Hand Fork/Dib/Baskets/Barrows/Watering cans/ Secateurs and knife/Wheelbarrows
Location: Page 4, verso
Method of creation: Graphite
Type: List