Elisabeth Vellacott

John and Sylvia Shaw
Acquired by a Private Collection in 2003

Colchester, The Minories Gallery, Elisabeth Vellacott: Drawings and Paintings, 22nd April - 18th May 1968, cat. no.8;
Cambridge, Kettle's Yard, Elisabeth Vellacott: Rock and Mountain Drawings - a Centenary Celebration, 8th January - 27th February 2005, un-numbered catalogue, illustrated p.18.

The sheet consists of two pieces of paper which have been joined in the middle, and which are both fully laid down onto a backing card. The sheet appears sound. There is a repaired tear to the centre of the upper horizontal edge, two very small repaired tears in the upper left corner, and two very small repaired tears in the lower left quadrant, near the lower edge. There are one or two tiny spots of scattered foxing, only visible upon extremely close inspection. Subject to the above, the work appears to be in very good overall condition, with strong, fresh passages of charcoal throughout. The work is float mounted and presented in a simple painted wooden frame, held under glass. Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
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