Eileen Agar

Photograph of a painting entitled, ‘The autobiography of an embryo’

1933–4

Eileen Agar, ‘Photograph of a painting entitled, ‘The autobiography of an embryo’’ 1933–4

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Created by
Eileen Agar 1899–1991
Title
Photograph of a painting entitled, ‘The autobiography of an embryo’
Date
1933–4
Medium
Negative
Dimensions
65 x 61 mm
Description
Painting in the photograph was oil on board and it was the final version of the painting as it went through several stages. Photograph was taken in Braham Gardens Studio, London. This relates to Tate, T05024.
Format
Photograph - negative
Collection
Tate Archive
Acquisition
Presented to Tate Archive by Eileen Agar in 1989 and transferred from the photograph collection in 2012.
Reference
TGA 8927/4/1

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