Papers of Ithell Colquhoun (1906-1988)
[c.1700–1987]
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Items available online are a range of works by Ithell Colquhoun including early watercolours and writings. The collection also includes: correspondence from leading figures in the art world from Man Ray to Lady Ottoline Morrell; records relating to Ithell's interest in the Occult; and surrealist paintings produced by her students.
Also available to view online from this collection is a typescript entitled, 'Recollection of Kurt Schwitters' - an article by Ithell Colquhoun about Schwitters' life and her acquaintance with him.
Details of the remainder of the collection can be found on the archive catalogue.
- Collection Owner
- Ithell Colquhoun 1906–1988
- Collection
- Tate Archive
- Acquisition
- Bequeathed by Ithell Colquhoun to the Tate Archive
- Reference
- TGA 929
215 objects in this collection
- Title
- Art school work
- Date
- [c.1927–30]
- Description
- It is not clear whether this folder was created by Colquhoun. However the contents do seem to come from the early part of her career.
- Reference
- TGA 929/4/2
Showing 21–40 of 47 objects
Ithell Colquhoun Drawing showing clothes on a chair
[c.1927–30]
Ithell Colquhoun Ink sketch titled ‘The Lady of Shallot’
[c.1927–30]
Ithell Colquhoun Ink sketch possibly for ‘Judith showing the Head of Holofernes’
[c.1927–30]
Ithell Colquhoun Ink sketch possibly for ‘Judith showing the Head of Holofernes’
[c.1927–30]
Ithell Colquhoun Watercolour showing artists’ materials
[c.1927–30]
Ithell Colquhoun Watercolour titled ‘Bloody Foreland from Gortahork’
[c.1927–30]
Ithell Colquhoun Sketch showing a girl and a young woman
[c.1927–30]
Ithell Colquhoun Watercolour painting
[c.1927–30]
Ithell Colquhoun Watercolour painting
[c.1927–30]
Ithell Colquhoun Watercolour self-portrait
[c.1927–30]
Ithell Colquhoun Watercolour titled ‘No. 7 (self portrait) Candle-light’
[c.1927–30]
Ithell Colquhoun Drawing showing clothes on a chair
[c.1927–30]
Ithell Colquhoun Watercolour showing a group of three women and one man (reflected in a mirror) doing exercises or dance moves
[c.1927–30]
Ithell Colquhoun Drawing showing a child’s legs, annotated with intended colours
[c.1927–30]
Ithell Colquhoun Sketch of seated figure
[c.1927–30]
Ithell Colquhoun Abstract sketch
[c.1927–30]
Ithell Colquhoun Abstract sketch of figure
[c.1927–30]
Ithell Colquhoun Watercolour showing a man about to dive backwards
[c.1927–30]
Ithell Colquhoun Drawing showing clothes hung out on a washing line
[c.1927–30]
Ithell Colquhoun Drawing showing the interior of a room with a chair, sofa and staircase
[c.1927–30]