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Two sketches for ‘Prometheus Killing Vulture’ by Jacques Lipchitz

[1935–42]

Signed sketch for ‘Prometheus Killing Vulture’ by Jacques Lipchitz

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Jacques Lipchitz 1891–1973
Date
[1935–42]
Medium
Pencil and red ink on paper
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Created by
Jacques Lipchitz 1891–1973
Title
Two sketches for ‘Prometheus Killing Vulture’ by Jacques Lipchitz
Date
[1935–42]
Medium
Pencil and red ink on paper
Dimensions
124 × 75 mm
Description
Two sketches, each on the different side on the sheet. One sketch, with a red ink outlines, is signed but not titled and not dated. The second sketch is in pencil only. Both depicts very schematicaly a group of figures, most likely 'Prometheus killing vulture'. Dates are derived from the known evidences, such as Lipchitz's autobiography, saying when he was working on the sculpture. DIGITISATION.
Format
Artwork - on paper, unique
Collection
Tate Archive
Acquisition
Presented to Tate Archive by Rubin Lipchitz, March 1989; the cataloguing and selective digitisation of this archive collection was supported by Mr Timm Bergold, 2023
Reference
TGA 897/2/23

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  • Personal and professional papers of Jacques Lipchitz TGA 897 (451)
    • Artworks TGA 897/2 (23)
      • Two sketches for ‘Prometheus Killing Vulture’ by Jacques Lipchitz TGA 897/2/23
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