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Forty one sketches, prints and one unfinished oil painting by Dorothy Brett
Forty one sketches and prints by Dorothy Brett
Sketch inscribed ‘Strong men rolling stone’, and loose studies of figures on the reverse

The Hon. Dorothy Brett

Sketch inscribed ‘Strong men rolling stone’, and loose studies of figures on the reverse

[c.1910–20]

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Created by: The Hon. Dorothy Brett 1883–1977
Title: Sketch inscribed ‘Strong men rolling stone’, and loose studies of figures on the reverse
Date: [c.1910–20]
Description: Sketch in graphite and ink of three figures pushing a large stone. In the foreground two female figures can be seen. Inscribed on the top right of the sketch is 'strong men rolling stone'. On the reverse of the page are some rough studies in graphite, depicting groups of figures.
Format: Artwork - on paper, unique
Collection: Tate Archive
Acquisition: Purchased from Alan Cowie, London, 2017
Reference: TGA 20188/1/18

Bloomsbury Group

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Forty one sketches, prints and one unfinished oil painting by Dorothy Brett TGA 20188 (41)
- Forty one sketches and prints by Dorothy Brett TGA 20188/1 (41)
- - Sketch inscribed ‘Strong men rolling stone’, and loose studies of figures on the reverse TGA 20188/1/18