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Tom Eckersley, Posters and other graphic work

Poster
1983 (printed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Screen printed poster advertising an exhibition of posters and other graphic works by Tom Eckersley, held at the Newcastle upon Tyne Polytechnic, January-February 1981.

A stylised image of a woman's head and shoulders. She is wearing a hat decorated with a bird, and although the woman is seen in profile, her only features are her red lips and brown hair. Her hat and dress are blue, black and green. The background of the poster is white, and all lettering is printed in black. At the top of the poster, is the exhibition tile, 'Tom Eckersley Graphic Work 1934-83', and below this the dates. Running vertically along the right edge of the poster are the location details. The artist's name, 'ECKERSLEY' is printed in the lower right corner.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleTom Eckersley, Posters and other graphic work (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Screenprint
Brief description
Screen printed poster advertising an exhibition of graphic works by Tom Eckersley, designed by Tom Eckersley, probably printed in London, England, 1983
Physical description
Screen printed poster advertising an exhibition of posters and other graphic works by Tom Eckersley, held at the Newcastle upon Tyne Polytechnic, January-February 1981.

A stylised image of a woman's head and shoulders. She is wearing a hat decorated with a bird, and although the woman is seen in profile, her only features are her red lips and brown hair. Her hat and dress are blue, black and green. The background of the poster is white, and all lettering is printed in black. At the top of the poster, is the exhibition tile, 'Tom Eckersley Graphic Work 1934-83', and below this the dates. Running vertically along the right edge of the poster are the location details. The artist's name, 'ECKERSLEY' is printed in the lower right corner.
Dimensions
  • Height: 76.2cm
  • Width: 50cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'Tom Eckersley Graphic Work 1934-83 / 25th January to 18th February 1983' (Exhibition title and dates, at the top of the poster)
  • 'Squires Building Foyer School of Graphic Design Newcastle upon Tyne Polytechnic' (At right angles to the main heading, along the right edge of the poster. Details relating to the exhibition)
  • ' ECKERSLEY' (The poster is signed lower right)
Credit line
Gift of the American Friends of the V&A; Gift to the American Friends by Leslie, Judith and Gabri Schreyer and Alice Schreyer Batko
Subjects depicted
Other number
LS.2011 - Leslie Schreyer Loan Number
Collection
Accession number
E.1880-2004

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Record createdMay 3, 2006
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