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  • Drawing of birds with pencil note at the bottom reading ‘a goose bone to the seagulls (old saying)’

Paul Nash, recipient: Eileen Agar

Drawing of birds with pencil note at the bottom reading ‘a goose bone to the seagulls (old saying)’

[1935–46]

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Created by
Paul Nash 1889–1946
Recipient
Eileen Agar 1899–1991
Title
Drawing of birds with pencil note at the bottom reading ‘a goose bone to the seagulls (old saying)’
Date
[1935–46]
Medium
Graphite on paper
Dimensions
383 × 280 mm
Description
Labelled 'f' by Eileen Agar. Enclosed in blue cardboard.
Format
Artwork - on paper, unique
Collection
Tate Archive
Acquisition
Presented to Tate Archive by Eileen Agar, August 1987.
Reference
TGA 8712/2/7
Unit One Art Informel Post-Impressionism Tachisme British Surrealism Pittura metafisica (metaphysical art) Surrealism British War Art

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  • Correspondence and small art works from Paul Nash and general correspondence to Eileen Agar TGA 8712 (64)
    • Small works and messages by Paul Nash TGA 8712/2 (9)
      • Drawing of birds with pencil note at the bottom reading ‘a goose bone to the seagulls (old saying)’ TGA 8712/2/7
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