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Lane opening
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GRAHAM SUTHERLAND, O.M. (1903-1980)
Lane opening
signed with initials and dated ‘G.S. / 1976.’ (lower right), inscribed, dedicated, and dated again, ‘For the ‘Professor’ / & his so charming wife / with the painter's affection & thanks / Menton 25.IX.76 / Lane opening 1976’ (on the reverse)
pencil, watercolour and gouache on paper
7 5/8 x 10 3/8 in. (19.5 x 26.7 cm.)
Executed in 1976.
Lane opening
signed with initials and dated ‘G.S. / 1976.’ (lower right), inscribed, dedicated, and dated again, ‘For the ‘Professor’ / & his so charming wife / with the painter's affection & thanks / Menton 25.IX.76 / Lane opening 1976’ (on the reverse)
pencil, watercolour and gouache on paper
7 5/8 x 10 3/8 in. (19.5 x 26.7 cm.)
Executed in 1976.
Provenance
A gift from the artist to the present owner's parents in 1976, and by descent.
Literature
M. Sironi, exhibition catalogue, Mario Sironi nella Collezione Allaria, Trento, Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art of Trento and Rovereto, 2017, pp. 184, 227, illustrated.
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