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Twelve signed and dated drawings by Stephen Gilbert

1945

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Available online are twelve abstract drawings by Stephen Gilbert created in 1945, prior to his move to Paris. The drawings are of abstract figues including metamorphosed insects.

Details of the remainder of the collection can be found on the Archive catalogue.

Collection Owner
Stephen Gilbert 1910–2007
Collection
Tate Archive
Acquisition
Purchased from the artist, 1973
Reference
TGA 9713

12 objects in this collection

  • Twelve signed and dated drawings by Stephen Gilbert

    12 Objects

Title
Twelve signed and dated drawings by Stephen Gilbert
Date
1945
Description
Available online are twelve abstract drawings by Stephen Gilbert created in 1945, prior to his move to Paris. The drawings are of abstract figues including metamorphosed insects.

Details of the remainder of the collection can be found on the Archive catalogue.
Reference
TGA 9713

Showing 12 objects

Drawing of a winged creature

Stephen Gilbert
1945

Drawing of two surreal figures

Stephen Gilbert
1945

Drawing of an abstract face

Stephen Gilbert
1945

Drawing of an abstract figure

Stephen Gilbert
1945

Drawing of an abstract face

Stephen Gilbert
1945

Drawing of a winged insect

Stephen Gilbert
1945

Drawing of an abstract insect

Stephen Gilbert
1945

Drawing of an abstract face and body

Stephen Gilbert
1945

Drawings of abstract figures

Stephen Gilbert
1945

Drawing of an abstract face with wings and a cone-shaped chrysalis

Stephen Gilbert
1945

Drawing of an abstract butterfly with frilled wings and a large head

Stephen Gilbert
1945

Drawing of a figure with large head and wings

Stephen Gilbert
1945
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