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Abstract with Eye and Breast

Watercolour
1938 (made)
Artist/Maker
Dr. Grace Pailthorpe (artist)
Place of origin
Britain (made)

Abstract watercolour with eye and breast. Dated and inscribed with note.

Object details

Categories
Woman Artist
Watercolours
Object type
Watercolour
TitleAbstract with Eye and Breast (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Watercolour
Watercolour (Paint)
Watercolour Painting
Brief description
Watercolour, Abstract with Eye and Breast, by Dr. Grace Pailthorpe, 1938.
Physical description
Abstract watercolour with eye and breast. Dated and inscribed with note.
Dimensions
  • Height: 287mm
  • Width: 387mm
28.7 x 38.7 cm: Dimensions taken from departmental notes. Checked 2019.
Style
Surrealist
Marks and inscriptions
  • Oct. 5 1938 No. 2 (Dated)
  • (oil painting is next) (Inscribed)
Subjects depicted
Breasts
Eyes
Collection
Prints, Drawings & Paintings Collection
Accession number
P.40-1983

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O1068461/abstract-with-eye-and-breast-watercolour-dr-grace-pailthorpe/
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