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Foal: M.10-2000

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Titles

Foal

Maker(s)

Pullan, Tessa

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Description

Lifesize sculpture of a foal, constructed of strips and cut-down planks of wood. The foal stands on a circular base formed by three planks. It turns its head and neck downwards and to the left, towards its raised left hind leg.

Notes

History note: Paul Mellon

Legal notes

Paul Mellon Bequest

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 82.5 cm
Height: 119.8 cm
Length: 136 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2000) by Mellon, Paul, the executors of

Dating

20th Century, Late
Elizabeth II
Production date: AD 1985

Project

  • Sculpture UK

Components of the work

Base Diameter 79 cm

Materials used in production

Wood (plant material)

Techniques used in production

Construction : Wood construction, in the form of a foal

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.10-2000
Primary reference Number: 28445
External ID: CAM_CCF_M_10_2000

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 31 July 2024

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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