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Conceptual sketches for the initial idea for an entrance pavillion in the forecourt of the Albert Dock for the Tate of the North, Liverpool: PD.47-1999

Object information

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Titles

Conceptual sketches for the initial idea for an entrance pavillion in the forecourt of the Albert Dock for the Tate of the North, Liverpool

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Stirling, James Frazer

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Categories

Notes

History note: Given to the donor by the architect

Measurements and weight

Height: 210 mm
Width: 266 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1999) by Bowness, Alan

Dating

Production date: AD 1982

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Coloured pencil
Graphite
Ball-point pen

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( yellow)

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Ballpoint pen, red and blue coloured pencil and graphite on yellow paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: JS -
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Black ballpoint ink
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: 82
  • Location: Lower right, following the above
  • Method of creation: Black ballpoint ink
  • Type: Date
  • Text: Albert Dock, -L'pool. / About 1958? the warehouses of the / Dock were full of broken up / ship parts, - funnels, bridges / propellors etc.
  • Location: Upper left
  • Method of creation: Black ballpoint ink
  • Text: TATE GALLERY; escalators.; new steps / and ramps; ships Bridge / Collage.; entrance into / new building / which is / possibly more / of ships pieces / entrance building / as Tug Boat?; existing bldgs.
  • Location: Relating to various elements of the sketches
  • Method of creation: Black ball point pen

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.47-1999
Primary reference Number: 40205
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 18 December 2023 Last processed: Monday 18 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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