Colin Self

Catalogue entry

P07942 Monument 1964

Etching from found metal plates laid together, 30 5/8 × 22 5/8 (778 × 575) on paper watermarked ‘T H SAUNDERS ENGLAND’, printed by the artist at Norwich School of Art in an edition of 3
Inscribed ‘Colin Self 1964’ b.l. and ‘5th Monument’ and ‘1/3’; inscribed in the plate ‘MONUMENT II COLIN SELF’
Purchased from the artist (Grant-in-Aid) 1983

There were between four and eight ‘Monuments’ and they followed on from the ‘Bomber’ works. ‘Each one was different. It was virtually impossible to “hold” all those pieces in position as the print rolled through. A slow process. Each one was like doing a painting. Each had to be inked and wiped [and] positioned. So each was original to counteract repetitive work.’

Published in:
The Tate Gallery 1982-84: Illustrated Catalogue of Acquisitions, London 1986

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