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Keith Vaughan

Drawing entitled ‘Adam’

1975–6

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Created by
Keith Vaughan 1912–1977
Title
Drawing entitled ‘Adam’
Date
1975–6
Medium
Ink and graphite on paper
Dimensions
140 × 110 mm
Description
A line drawing of a figure leaning against a pole. The drawing has small blue ink stains over the surface of the paper. There is a note on the back of the page stating the media and dimensions of the painting the sketch relates to, '"Adam" oil 50 x 40 1975-1976'.
Format
Artwork - on paper, unique
Collection
Tate Archive
Acquisition
Purchased by the archive from Thos. Agnew and Sons Ltd in November 1990
Reference
TGA 9013/1/138
Post-Impressionism

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  • Sketches & drawings, advertising work, sketchbook and one gouache by Keith Vaughan TGA 9013 (148)
    • Loose drawings and sketches TGA 9013/1 (127)
      • Drawing entitled ‘Adam’ TGA 9013/1/138
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