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Marie-Louise Von Motesiczky

Sketch titled ‘Canetti with Two Women on Scales’

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Created by
Marie-Louise Von Motesiczky 1906–1996
Title
Sketch titled ‘Canetti with Two Women on Scales’
Date
Medium
Mixed media including brush and ink, black chalk and soft pastel on paper, mounted
Dimensions
179 × 269 mm
Description
This sketch, in brush and ink, black chalk and soft pastel, shows Elias Canetti behind a scale holding two women on each side.
Format
Artwork - on paper, unique
Collection
Tate Archive
Acquisition
Presented by the Trustees of the Marie-Louise von Motesiczky Charitable Trust, 2019
Reference
TGA 20204/1/2/327
Expressionism

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  • The remaining sketchbooks and sketches of Marie-Louise von Motesiczky TGA 20204 (365)
    • Sketchbooks and preparatory sketches of Marie-Louise von Motesiczky TGA 20204/1 (365)
      • Loose sketches by Marie-Louise von Motesiczky TGA 20204/1/2 (325)
        • Sketch titled ‘Canetti with Two Women on Scales’ TGA 20204/1/2/327
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