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Design for memorial headstone for the Distin family, Addingham Churchyard, Lanwathey, Cumberland with stamp on reverse

18 May 1948

Design for memorial headstone for the Distin family, Addingham Churchyard, Lanwathey, Cumberland

Created by
Alan L. Durst 1883–1970
Date
18 May 1948
Medium
Graphite and ink on paper
Dimensions
339 × 478 mm
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Created by
Alan L. Durst 1883–1970
Title
Design for memorial headstone for the Distin family, Addingham Churchyard, Lanwathey, Cumberland with stamp on reverse
Date
18 May 1948
Description
Inscribed in ink in the margins: 'These letters raised'
'Background sunk 1/2" Figure in 1 1/4 relief'
'Incised letters'
'Thickness of stone here 3 1/4"'
'3'2" x 4'9" x 3 1/2" / 2'7 1/2' 'Scale 1/3' 'Portland Stone' 'Alan Durst Sc[ulptor] 18 May 1948'
Format
Artwork - on paper, unique
Collection
Tate Archive
Acquisition
Presented by David Durst, 1972
Reference
TGA 729/3/83

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  • Personal papers and artwork of Alan Durst TGA 729 (181)
    • Designs and sketches TGA 729/3 (181)
      • Design for memorial headstone for the Distin family, Addingham Churchyard, Lanwathey, Cumberland with stamp on reverse TGA 729/3/83
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