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Josef Herman

‘To Take Things Seriously Is Fun’

°Ú³¦.1980²õ–1990²õ±Õ

© The estate of Josef Herman

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Created by
Josef Herman 1911–2000
Title
‘To Take Things Seriously Is Fun’
Date
°Ú³¦.1980²õ–1990²õ±Õ
Medium
Pastel, watercolour and ink on paper
Dimensions
276 × 189 mm
Description
Poster/card design featuring the slogan 'To Take Things Seriously Is Fun' above a drawing of a bird.
Format
Artwork - on paper, unique
Collection
Tate Archive
Acquisition
Presented by David Herman and the Herman family, November 2012.
Reference
TGA 201217/3/5/1

Archive context

  • Personal papers of Josef Herman TGA 201217 (12)
    • Artworks TGA 201217/3 (4)
      • ‘To Take Things Seriously Is Fun’ TGA 201217/3/5 (1)
        • ‘To Take Things Seriously Is Fun’ TGA 201217/3/5/1
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