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Sketch of optimist/pessimist, and a sketch of two men on a horse-driven cart

Sketch of optimist/pessimist

Created by
John Nash 1893–1977
Date
Medium
Graphite on paper
Dimensions
176 × 110 mm
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Created by
John Nash 1893–1977
Title
Sketch of optimist/pessimist, and a sketch of two men on a horse-driven cart
Date
Format
Artwork - on paper, unique
Collection
Tate Archive
Acquisition
The collection was presented to the Archive by the executors of John Nash in 1989.
Reference
TGA 8910/2/2/28
London Group

Archive context

  • Papers and correspondence of John Nash TGA 8910 (96)
    • Artwork TGA 8910/2 (42)
      • Artwork by John Nash TGA 8910/2/2 (29)
        • Sketch of optimist/pessimist, and a sketch of two men on a horse-driven cart TGA 8910/2/2/28
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