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Anonymous, Ben Nicholson OM

Photographs of Ben Nicholson’s hands while drawing

[1934]

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Created by
Anonymous Ben Nicholson OM 1894–1982
Date
[1934]
Medium
Black and white print
Dimensions
108 × 157 mm
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Created by
Anonymous
Ben Nicholson OM 1894–1982
Title
Photographs of Ben Nicholson’s hands while drawing
Date
[1934]
Medium
Black and white prints
Dimensions
108 × 157 mm and 119 × 163 mm
Description
As reproduced in 'Unit 1: the modern movement in English architecture, painting and sculpture' edited by Herbert Read. Two copies of the same photograph. One appears to have been taken from an album and the other has inscriptions on the back by Ben Nicholson.
Format
Photograph - print
Collection
Tate Archive
Acquisition
Purchased by the Tate Archive from Ben Nicholson's executors in 1987.
Reference
TGA 8717/5/7/9
Cubism St Ives School Unit One Seven and Five Society ´¡²ú²õ³Ù°ù²¹³¦³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô-°ä°ùé²¹³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô Constructivism

Archive context

  • Ben Nicholson papers TGA 8717 (233)
    • Photographs TGA 8717/5 (122)
      • Photographs of Ben Nicholson taken by family and friends TGA 8717/5/7 (82)
        • Photographs of Ben Nicholson’s hands while drawing TGA 8717/5/7/9
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