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Typescript entitled, ‘Notes on “Abstract” Art’ by Ben Nicholson

Ben Nicholson OM

Typescript entitled, ‘Notes on “Abstract” Art’ by Ben Nicholson

[1937–48]

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Created by: Ben Nicholson OM 1894–1982
Title: Typescript entitled, ‘Notes on “Abstract” Art’ by Ben Nicholson
Date: [1937–48]
Description: Refers to '1924 (first abstract painting, Chelsea)'.
Format: Document - writings
Collection: Tate Archive
Acquisition: Purchased by the Tate Archive from Ben Nicholson's executors in 1987.
Reference: TGA 8717/3/1/7

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Ben Nicholson papers TGA 8717 (233)
- Writings and documentation on and by Ben Nicholson TGA 8717/3 (32)
- - Writings by Ben Nicholson TGA 8717/3/1 (32)
  - - Typescript entitled, ‘Notes on “Abstract” Art’ by Ben Nicholson TGA 8717/3/1/7