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Ronald Moody’s notes on the symbolism of ‘Three Heads’

[c.1946]

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Ronald Moody 1900–1984
Date
[c.1946]
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Created by
Ronald Moody 1900–1984
Title
Ronald Moody’s notes on the symbolism of ‘Three Heads’
Date
[c.1946]
Description
Three Heads (wood, 1946) was the only modern piece in Jawaharal Nehru's collection of classical Buddhist figures. Its presence in Nehru's collection is referred to several times in letters from Marie Seton (TGA 956/1/2/58/1-71).
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Document - writings
Collection
Tate Archive
Acquisition
Presented to Tate Archive by Cynthia Moody, the sculptor's niece, 1995.
Reference
TGA 956/2/2/14/4

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  • Papers of Ronald Moody TGA 956 (248)
    • Subject files TGA 956/2 (148)
      • Professional TGA 956/2/2 (130)
        • Subject file relating to sculpture, Ronald Moody’s notes and lists TGA 956/2/2/14 (4)
          • Ronald Moody’s notes on the symbolism of ‘Three Heads’ TGA 956/2/2/14/4
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