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Alan L. Durst

Design for marble statue titled ‘Owl of Athens’

November 1960

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Created by
Alan L. Durst 1883–1970
Title
Design for marble statue titled ‘Owl of Athens’
Date
November 1960
Medium
Ink and graphite on paper
Dimensions
252 × 299 mm
Description
Inscribed: 'Marble on wooden Stand Owl of Athens Scale 1/3 approx. 1/2 size Alan Durst Nov '60'
Format
Artwork - on paper, unique
Collection
Tate Archive
Acquisition
Presented by David Durst, 1972
Reference
TGA 729/3/157

Archive context

  • Personal papers and artwork of Alan Durst TGA 729 (181)
    • Designs and sketches TGA 729/3 (181)
      • Design for marble statue titled ‘Owl of Athens’ TGA 729/3/157
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