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Bernard Meninsky

Sketches of three female nudes

Sketch of the back of a female nude drawn from the middle of the back down to the ankles

Created by
Bernard Meninsky 1891–1950
Date
Medium
Graphite on printed paper
Dimensions
185 × 120 mm
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Created by
Bernard Meninsky 1891–1950
Title
Sketches of three female nudes
Date
Description
The sketches are drawn on the title page of the book, 'The Illusions and Realities of Love', by Thomas Herne, with a 'Dedication to Ginette, who has lost, and to Dorothy, who holds the illusions'. The front of the page features a sketch of the back of a female nude drawn from the middle of the back down to the ankles. The back of the page features a sketch of two standing female nudes.
Format
Artwork - on paper, unique
Collection
Tate Archive
Acquisition
Presented to Tate Archive by the Contemporary Art Society in memory of Cecily Lowenthal, 1997.
Reference
TGA 9715/1/187

Archive context

  • Sketches and notes of Bernard Meninsky TGA 9715 (204)
    • Sketches by Bernard Meninsky TGA 9715/1 (204)
      • Sketches of three female nudes TGA 9715/1/187
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