John J Urquhart, Head Cooper
Print
1984 (made)
1984 (made)
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For a press campaign for the whisky distillery Glenmorangie, the advertising agency commissioned wood engravings after market research undertaken by Gliddon & Gliddon found that the technique invoked notions of tradition and craftsmanship. The campaign focussed on the work and pastimes of the men who worked at the Glenmorangie Distillery, so artist George Tute (born 1933) was sent to meet the individuals who worked there. A black and white proof of this example can be found at E.4043-1995 and a colour proof at E.744-1994
Object details
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| Title | John J Urquhart, Head Cooper (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Colour offset lithography, from a wood engraving, on paper |
| Brief description | Colour proof of a press advertisement for Glenmorangie, designed by George Tute, offset lithography from a wood engraving, 1984. |
| Physical description | Colour proof of a press advertisement. It shows John Urquhart, the Head Cooper making a barrel. A black and white proof of this example can be found at E.4043-1995 and a colour proof at E.744-1994 |
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| Production type | Proof |
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| Object history | Acquired in connection with the display A Fine Line - Commercial Wood Engraving in Britain, V&A, 10 October 1994 - 26 March 1995. |
| Historical context | Used as advertisements in colour magazines and as presentation gifts. |
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| Summary | For a press campaign for the whisky distillery Glenmorangie, the advertising agency commissioned wood engravings after market research undertaken by Gliddon & Gliddon found that the technique invoked notions of tradition and craftsmanship. The campaign focussed on the work and pastimes of the men who worked at the Glenmorangie Distillery, so artist George Tute (born 1933) was sent to meet the individuals who worked there. A black and white proof of this example can be found at E.4043-1995 and a colour proof at E.744-1994 |
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| Bibliographic reference | Tute, George. Approaches to Wood Engraving. MA Thesis, Royal College of Art,London, 1984. |
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| Accession number | E.745-1994 |
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| Record created | November 27, 2006 |
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