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L.S. Lowry

Drawing entitled ‘The man who never was’

[1964]

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Created by
L.S. Lowry 1887–1976
Title
Drawing entitled ‘The man who never was’
Date
[1964]
Medium
Graphite on paper
Dimensions
125 × 100 mm (drawing, approximate), 317 × 269 mm (frame)
Description
Drawing signed and dated by the artist. Original frame is included with the drawing. Frame inscriped 'The man who never was' by L.S. Lowry RA 1964' on the reverse. Attached to the reverse to the frame is a typescript account by Geoffrey Bennett of the event which provoked this drawing.
Format
Artwork - on paper, unique
Collection
Tate Archive
Acquisition
Donated by Geoffrey Eric Bennett and Rev. G. S. Bennett (father) to Tate Archive in November 1980.
Reference
TGA 8019/3

Archive context

  • Drawings by L.S. Lowry TGA 8019 (6)
    • Drawing entitled ‘The man who never was’ TGA 8019/3
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