Design for Mosaic
Design
1945 (made)
1945 (made)
| Artist/Maker |
Plan for a mosaic. Fifteen spaces have been left with continuous foliated details in between them.
Object details
| Categories | |
| Object type | |
| Title | Design for Mosaic (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Pencil, pen, ink and grey wash on paper |
| Brief description | Boris Anrep; design for the pavement on the landing at the entrance to the National Gallery, of 15 symbolic representation to be executed in coloured mosaic, 1945 |
| Physical description | Plan for a mosaic. Fifteen spaces have been left with continuous foliated details in between them. |
| Dimensions |
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| Production type | Design |
| Marks and inscriptions | Annotated with measurements and inscribed on the back with a list of the 15 representations: Humour, Defiance, Wonder, open Mind, Sixth Sence [sic], Warm Heart, Ease, Delight, Pursuit, Curiosity, Lucidity, Candour, Folly, Here I lie, Rest & be Thankful and numbered 1-15 respectively. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | E.14-1983 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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