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Alan Davie

Altar of the Black Diamond, 1953

Description

Maker

  • Alan Davie, 1920 - 2014, Scottish

Title

Altar of the Black Diamond

Year

1953

Medium

Oil on masonite

Materials/Techniques

Materials

  • oil,
  • paint

Supports

  • masonite

Dimensions

151.8 x 121.3 cm (59 3/4 x 47 3/4 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Signed and dated verso upper right corner in black paint: "Alan Davie 53." Verso upper left corner:"13."

Type

  • Paintings

Credit

Bequest of Richard Brown Baker

Object Number

2009.92.22

Exhibition History

Exhibition History

Made in the UK

September 23, 2011 - January 8, 2012

Use

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