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Untitled, by E. H. Peskett, 1991

Untitled

E. H. Peskett

1991

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

Untitled is a 1991 by E. H. Peskett, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
E. H. Peskett
When & what style?
1991
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

The painting depicts a newspaper clipping of a golfer in action, set against a light gray background. The golfer is shown in mid-swing, with the newspaper's text and images visible around them. The clipping appears to be torn and irregularly shaped, with some areas of the newspaper visible behind it. A closer look at the clipping reveals that it is a black-and-white image, with the golfer's face and body clearly visible. The newspaper's text is also visible, although it is difficult to read due to the clipping's irregular shape. The painting's use of a newspaper clipping as its central image adds a layer of complexity and interest to the work. To learn more about the artist's use of this technique, explore the works of E. H. Peskett.

The story of this work

Overview

A sculptured newspaper underlay from 1991 by E. H. Peskett is composed of cut stencils assembled into a relief form and mounted on paper.

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About the artist

Artist

E. H. Peskett

This British artist made loose, flowing drawings in ink or pencil—often untitled and undated—during the late 20th century.

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