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Prefiguration - Eryr

DAVIES, Ivor (b. 1935)

This work is typical of Ivor Davies' mid-1950s period when he experimented with abstract paintings using unconventional materials that are heavily worked. The prominent dark forms are made from charcoal powder mixed with glue and are enlargements from a 'sketch' of Indian ink blots or spots - introducing themes of the subconscious and surrealism. Given the title Eryr (eagle) as the right-hand form bears a resemblance to a bird.

Prefiguration - Eryr
Image: © Ivor Davies/Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
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Collection Area

Art

Item Number

NMW A(L) 1577

Creation/Production

DAVIES, Ivor
Date: 1956-1958

Measurements

Height (cm): 94
Width (cm): 122

Techniques

mixed media on hessian

Material

mixed media

Location

In store

Categories

Celf Gain ar fenthyg | Fine Art loan Celf Gain | Fine Art Celf ar y Cyd (100 Artworks) Derek Williams Trust Collection Aderyn | Bird Haniaethol | Abstract CADP content Casgliad Ymddiriedolaeth Derek Williams | Derek Williams Trust Collection Artistiaid y 21ain ganrif | Active in the 21st Century
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