Drawing
1953-1954 (made)
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| Place of origin |
Designs for a ceiling painting in the Conference Hall, Council House, Bristol. There are six drawings on one sheet, showing a geometric style with multiple colours.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Pencil, chalk and coloured crayons on tracing paper |
| Brief description | Sir Walter Thomas Monnington; Designs for the ceiling painting in the Conference Hall, Council House, Bristol |
| Physical description | Designs for a ceiling painting in the Conference Hall, Council House, Bristol. There are six drawings on one sheet, showing a geometric style with multiple colours. |
| Credit line | Given by the National Art-Collections Fund |
| Object history | The geometric pattern of the design was to be associated with the scientific achievements of the mid 20th century. The four corner squares symbolise Nuclear Physics, Electronics, Aeronautics and Biochemistry; the central section represents the earth whirling in an atmosphere of other planets, atoms and electrons. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | E.297-1977 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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