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Prunella Clough

Notebook containing notes for paintings

[c.1987]

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Created by
Prunella Clough 1919–1999
Date
[c.1987]
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Created by
Prunella Clough 1919–1999
Title
Notebook containing notes for paintings
Date
[c.1987]
Description
Includes notes on scenes and items observed by Clough. Many of the descriptions appear to be of plastic merchandise stacked in shops (something which Clough also photographed extensively see here. The notes consist of a brief description of the object with further details about colours. In some cases small sketches accompany the notes. Several pages near the front have been torn out. The first page is inscribed 'Pru. Happy New Year love Jean Malcolm. 1987'
Format
Bound volume - notebook
Collection
Tate Archive
Acquisition
Presented to Tate Archive by Anne Robin Banks, October 2004.
Reference
TGA 200511/2/1/12
Feminist Art British Surrealism Systems Group Surrealism Constructivism

Archive context

  • The archives of Prunella Clough TGA 200511 (196)
    • Notebooks and writings TGA 200511/2 (2)
      • Notebooks TGA 200511/2/1 (2)
        • Notebook containing notes for paintings TGA 200511/2/1/12
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