Cecil Collins

Plymouth Education Authority Exercise Book used as a sketchbook

1924–7

Cecil Collins, ‘Front cover’ 1924–7 — © Tate

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Created by: Cecil Collins 1908–1989
Title: Plymouth Education Authority Exercise Book used as a sketchbook
Date: 1924–7
Description: Graphite on paper, 21 pages plus covers, 204 × 163 mm

The sketchbook contains many graphite life and anatomical drawings, writings, including 'a sketch for a play for 2 players', a profile, a self-portrait profile and an autobiographical fragment about Collins' youth and loneliness.
Format: Bound volume - sketchbook
Collection: Tate Archive
Acquisition: Presented by Mrs Elisabeth Collins in 1992
Reference: TGA 923/1/1/1

Archive context

Cecil Collins papers TGA 923 (302)

Cecil Collins' artwork TGA 923/1 (300)

Sketchbooks TGA 923/1/1 (8)

Plymouth Education Authority Exercise Book used as a sketchbook TGA 923/1/1/1

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