Artwork; sketch for moquette design Shield, by Enid Marx, 1945
Main details
| Reference number | 1991/228 |
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| Description | Continuous infinity signs and the diamond shapes made in the negative space, rows aligned to make a repetitive pattern on a grid. Shapes alternatively filled with variations of lined patterns in blue and brown watercolour paint. |
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| Dates | 1945 |
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| Completeness | 100% |
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Physical description
Dimensions Attribute Value Height 380mmWidth 460mmColour Attribute Value Colour - Blue
- Brown
- White
Item content Attribute Value Object title ShieldDesign Attribute Value Medium Watercolour -
People involved
Role Person(s) involved Artist Enid Crystal Dorothy Marx, 1945Commissioner London Passenger Transport Board, 1945 -
Associated companies, people and places
People Attribute Value People Enid Marx - 1945
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