Poster artwork; Native art; Imperial Institute, by Edward McKnight Kauffer, 1929

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Reference number	2004/19946
Description	This is the original artwork for an Underground poster by Edward McKnight Kauffer. It was published in 1929 to promote an exhibition of Native Art from British Columbia. It was held at the Imperial Institute, which is now part of London University. Kauffer has appropriated images of ancient artefacts from the exhibition for a markedly modern design.
Artist	Edward McKnight Kauffer
Dates	1929
Collection	Artwork
Object type	Poster artwork
Location	Acton Depot
Topics	Native Art from British Columbia Imperial Institute Museums & galleries
Completeness	78% 78% ?

• Physical description

  Dimensions

  Attribute	Value
  Length	763mm
  Width	544mm

  Colour

  Attribute	Value
  Colour	Black

  Item content

  Attribute	Value
  Object title	Native art; Imperial Institute

  Design

  Attribute	Value
  Medium	Gouache

• People involved

  Role	Person(s) involved
  Artist	Edward McKnight Kauffer, 1929

• Associated companies, people and places

  Places

  Borough	Kensington and Chelsea,