Die Bank von England : Buchobjekt
Artist's Book
1991 (published)
1991 (published)
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This unopenable book object by Eva Schumann-Bacia is made from part of her original manuscript of the work 'John Soane und die Bank of England 1788 bis 1833', also by the artist, which was published by Georg Olms Verlag in 1990. The original work, an architectural history of the Bank of England, was published as volume 58 of the series "Studien zur Kunstgeschichte".
The manuscript has been painted and effectively sealed within a thick application of vermillion and yellow acrylic paint. With its large, visible brushstrokes, the work is highly tactile, its weight and shape reminiscent of a gold ingot. The book's reinforced impenetrability also draws parallels with a bank vault, a safe place perhaps for its valuable contents.
Produced in a limited edition of 15 copies, signed by the author/artist underneath the coat of paint.
The manuscript has been painted and effectively sealed within a thick application of vermillion and yellow acrylic paint. With its large, visible brushstrokes, the work is highly tactile, its weight and shape reminiscent of a gold ingot. The book's reinforced impenetrability also draws parallels with a bank vault, a safe place perhaps for its valuable contents.
Produced in a limited edition of 15 copies, signed by the author/artist underneath the coat of paint.
Object details
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| Title | Die Bank von England : Buchobjekt |
| Materials and techniques | Manuscript document sealed with acrylic paint |
| Brief description | Artist's book, 'Die bank von England : buchobjekt', by Eva Schumann-Baccia, Freiburg, 1991 |
| Physical description | Artist's book (Book object) comprising part of a manuscript of John Soane und die Bank of England, 1788 bis 1833. Hildesheim : G. Olms, 1990, encased and sealed in a thick application of vermillion and yellow acrylic paint The artist is also the author of the original work which was published as vol. 58 of "Studien zur Kunstgeschichte". Limited ed. of 15 copies, signed by author/artist underneath coat of paint. Acrylic paint on paper. |
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| Summary | This unopenable book object by Eva Schumann-Bacia is made from part of her original manuscript of the work 'John Soane und die Bank of England 1788 bis 1833', also by the artist, which was published by Georg Olms Verlag in 1990. The original work, an architectural history of the Bank of England, was published as volume 58 of the series "Studien zur Kunstgeschichte". The manuscript has been painted and effectively sealed within a thick application of vermillion and yellow acrylic paint. With its large, visible brushstrokes, the work is highly tactile, its weight and shape reminiscent of a gold ingot. The book's reinforced impenetrability also draws parallels with a bank vault, a safe place perhaps for its valuable contents. Produced in a limited edition of 15 copies, signed by the author/artist underneath the coat of paint. |
| Other number | X930083 - NAL Pressmark |
| Collection | |
| Library number | 38041992104521 |
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| Record created | February 13, 2014 |
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