Anonymous, Ben Nicholson OM

Photographs of Ben Nicholson’s hands while drawing

[1934]

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Photograph of Ben Nicholson's hands while drawing. As reproduced in 'Unit 1: the modern movement in English architecture, painting and sculpture' edited by Herbert Read.

Created by
Anonymous Ben Nicholson OM 1894–1982
Date
[1934]
Medium
Black and white print
Dimensions
108 x 157 mm
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Created by
Anonymous
Ben Nicholson OM 1894–1982
Title
Photographs of Ben Nicholson’s hands while drawing
Date
[1934]
Medium
Black and white prints
Dimensions
108 x 157 mm and 119 x 163 mm
Description
As reproduced in 'Unit 1: the modern movement in English architecture, painting and sculpture' edited by Herbert Read. Two copies of the same photograph. One appears to have been taken from an album and the other has inscriptions on the back by Ben Nicholson.
Format
Photograph - print
Collection
Tate Archive
Acquisition
Purchased by the Tate Archive from Ben Nicholson's executors in 1987.
Reference
TGA 8717/5/7/9
Abstraction-Création Constructivism Cubism Seven and Five Society St Ives School Unit One

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