Fragment No. 1
Drawing
2005 (made)
2005 (made)
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This drawing is constructed from various layers. A 'found' sheet of lined paper with handwriting is first laid on a backing sheet; some words are obscured. Over this is laid a sheet of greased paper, like translucent skin. On this uppermost surface the artist has drawn intricate forms, recalling needles or seed pods.
Object details
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Title | Fragment No. 1 (assigned by artist) |
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Brief description | Drawing, Fragment No. 1 by Sian Bowen, pencil, ink and collage, 2005 |
Physical description | Drawing composed of three sheets: a rough, buff-coloured backing sheet, overlaid with a sheet of ruled paper with handwriting, overlaid with a slightly smaller sheet of yellowish semi-transparent oiled paper. The ruled paper has several holes cut into it, revealing areas of the backing sheet. There are designs in pencil and ink on the oiled paper. |
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Object history | This drawing is part of the '40 Artists - 40 Drawings' series acquired as a group in 2007. |
Summary | This drawing is constructed from various layers. A 'found' sheet of lined paper with handwriting is first laid on a backing sheet; some words are obscured. Over this is laid a sheet of greased paper, like translucent skin. On this uppermost surface the artist has drawn intricate forms, recalling needles or seed pods. |
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Accession number | E.2569-2007 |
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Record created | July 10, 2007 |
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