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A Rose in a Glass

Oil Painting
1930s (painted)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Painting of a rose in a glass.


Object details

Category
Object type
TitleA Rose in a Glass (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Oil on board
Brief description
Still Life: a Rose in a Glass. Oil painting by Edward McKnight Kauffer, 1930s.
Physical description
Painting of a rose in a glass.
Dimensions
  • Height: 27cm
  • Width: 21.9cm
Dimensions taken from departmental object file
Marks and inscriptions
'E Mc KK' (Signed)
Object history
Purchased, 1980

Historical significance: The American-born designer and painter Edward McKnight Kauffer was one of the principal graphic artists of the first half of the twentieth century. His work dominated the poster hoardings of Britain between the two world wars, and his advertisements, book illustrations and theatre designs were ubiquitous and highly influential.

At the beginning of his career, Kauffer regarded himself as a painter, rather than a graphic designer, and he continued to paint throughout his career. This is one of a group of four paintings (two landscapes and two still-lifes) by McKnight Kauffer purchased by the museum in 1980.
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
P.44-1980

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Record createdApril 24, 2007
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