Bum-thumb rock, Ploumanach, Brittany
Photograph
1936 (made)
1936 (made)
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This photograph is an example of the interest Surrealist artists took in nature. Eileen Agar incorporated natural objects in her work, a trend also seen in other Surrealist's work in this period. In this photograph, the shape of a rock is interpreted through humour.
Object details
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| Title | Bum-thumb rock, Ploumanach, Brittany |
| Materials and techniques | Gelatin silver print |
| Brief description | Eileen Agar, 'Bum-thumb rock, Ploumanach, Brittany', 1936 |
| Physical description | A black and white photograph showing a rock in a landscape |
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| Production | The photographer was based in Britain; the photograph was taken in France. |
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| Summary | This photograph is an example of the interest Surrealist artists took in nature. Eileen Agar incorporated natural objects in her work, a trend also seen in other Surrealist's work in this period. In this photograph, the shape of a rock is interpreted through humour. |
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| Accession number | PH.672-1987 |
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| Record created | January 17, 2008 |
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