Sir Eduardo Paolozzi

Signs of Death and Decay in the Sky

1969–70

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Artist: Sir Eduardo Paolozzi 1924–2005
Medium: Lithograph and screenprint on paper
Dimensions: Image: 781 x 524 mm
Collection: Tate
Acquisition: Presented anonymously through the Friends of the Tate Gallery 1980
Reference: P01959

Catalogue entry

P01959 SIGNS OF DEATH AND DECAY IN THE SKY 1969–70

Not inscribed
Photolithograph, screenprint and lamination (proof), printed at Advanced Graphics, published by Petersburg Press in an edition of 80, 30 3/4 × 20 5/8 (78 × 52.3)
Presented anonymously through the Friends of the Tate 1980
Lit: op.cit., no.53

Published with ‘Multi-Channel Prototype’,[P01958] also on thick board, and with additional foil lamination. The screenprinted parts of the image - all but the images reproduced by lithography as if collaged on - are printed in different colourways throughout the edition.

Published in:
The Tate Gallery 1980-82: Illustrated Catalogue of Acquisitions, London 1984

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