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Sail-loft window
Macnab, Iain, born 1890 - died 1967 - Enlarge image
Sail-loft window
- Object:
Print
- Date:
20th century (made)
- Artist/Maker:
Macnab, Iain, born 1890 - died 1967 (artist)
- Materials and Techniques:
Wood-engraving
- Credit Line:
Given by Mrs. Helen Macnab, widow of the Artist
- Museum number:
E.899-1968
- Gallery location:
Prints & Drawings Study Room, level C, case EW, shelf 147, box F
Physical description
Wood-engraving, signed in pencil 'Iain Macnab'. Inscribed in pencil with title, 'Sail loft window' and numbered '20/30'. The print depicts a workshop bench, overlooking a small harbour. The bench is covered in wood shavings and woodworking tools including a set square, a rasp, a hammer, chisels, a pair of callipers, planes and wood saws.
Date
20th century (made)
Artist/maker
Macnab, Iain, born 1890 - died 1967 (artist)
Materials and Techniques
Wood-engraving
Marks and inscriptions
'Iain Macnab'
Signed in pencil
Dimensions
Height: 20.1 cm, Width: 15.1 cm
Descriptive line
'Sail Loft Window'. Wood-engraving by Iain Macnab, R.E., P.R.O.I. (1890-1967). 20th century.
Bibliographic References (Citation, Note/Abstract, NAL no)
Victoria & Albert Museum Department of Prints and Drawings and Department of Paintings, Accessions 1968 London: HMSO, 1969.
Techniques
Wood-engraving
Subjects depicted
Windows; Saws; Sail-lofts; Callipers; Tools; Benches; Squares (tools); Planes (tools); Woodworking tools; Rasps; Ports, Harbours; Hammers (tools)
Categories
Prints
Collection
Prints, Drawings & Paintings Collection
