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Kenneth Armitage

1916–2002

Pandarus (Version 8) 1963
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3 artworks by Kenneth Armitage
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Biography

William Kenneth Armitage (18 July 1916 – 22 January 2002) was a British sculptor known for his semi-abstract bronzes.

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Geometry of Fear

Artworks

Left Right

Seated Group

Kenneth Armitage
1960
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Balanced Figure

Kenneth Armitage
1960–1
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Scurrying Figures

Kenneth Armitage
1974
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Square Figure Relief

Kenneth Armitage
1954

People in the Wind

Kenneth Armitage
1950

Sibyl III

Kenneth Armitage
1961

Diarchy

Kenneth Armitage
1957

Seated Woman with Square Head (Version B)

Kenneth Armitage
1955
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Sketches, letters, etc.

Letter from Kenneth Armitage to Joan Moore, addressed 21 Earlswood Avenue, Roundhay, Leeds

Kenneth Armitage, recipient: Joan Augusta Monro Moore
[1939]
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Letter from Kenneth Armitage to Joan Moore, addressed Corsham

Kenneth Armitage, recipient: Joan Augusta Monro Moore
[c.1951]
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Notebook recording details of works by Kenneth Armitage

Kenneth Armitage
1957–60
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