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Ernst Schwitters

Photograph (close-up) of Kurt Schwitters painting near Djupvassjytta, Norway

1933

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Created by
Ernst Schwitters 1918–1996
Title
Photograph (close-up) of Kurt Schwitters painting near Djupvassjytta, Norway
Date
1933
Medium
Black and white print
Dimensions
211 × 145 mm
Description
Photo: Ernst Schwitters.
Format
Photograph - print
Collection
Tate Archive
Acquisition
Presented by Edith Thomas's son, Geoff Thomas, in 1995.
Reference
TGA 9510/5/3
Merz

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  • Material relating to Kurt Schwitters compiled by his English companion, Mrs Edith ‘Wantee’ Thomas mostly after the artist’s death in 1948 TGA 9510 (139)
    • Photographs relating to Kurt Schwitters TGA 9510/5 (17)
      • Photograph (close-up) of Kurt Schwitters painting near Djupvassjytta, Norway TGA 9510/5/3
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