Keith Vaughan

Drawing of an abstract headless male figure

[1943–6]

Keith Vaughan, ‘Drawing of an abstract headless male figure’ [1943–6]

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Created by
Keith Vaughan 1912–1977
Title
Drawing of an abstract headless male figure
Date
[1943–6]
Medium
Ink and watercolour paint on paper
Dimensions
240 x 367 mm
Description
Drawing of kneeling nude male, in a landscape of abstract shapes. Inscribed 'BDI7' on the back.
Format
Artwork - on paper, unique
Collection
Tate Archive
Acquisition
Purchased by the archive from Thos. Agnew and Sons Ltd in November 1990
Reference
TGA 9013/1/48
British Surrealism Neo-romanticism Post-impressionism Surrealism

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