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Perspective sketch of cityscape [PRG 1678/23/2/66] • Artwork

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Summary

Demonstration sketch in coloured pencil showing basic perspective and structural lines for drawing a cityscape, with a focus on achieving perspective of a footpath and awning. Used during Mervyn's teaching work. Listed as No.917 'City street #2' in Mervyn's catalogue of works.

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Physical description

1 drawing : coloured pencil on paper ; 56 x 76.5 cm

Dates / Publication details

Approximately 1961-1980

Artist

Smith, Mervyn

Collections

Part of Ruth Tuck and Mervyn Smith Collection
Part of Artwork Collection

Subject

Drawing -- Study and teaching
Drawing 20th century -- South Australia
Artists -- South Australia 20th century
Art, Australian

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Historical information

Mervyn taught drawing at the WEA 1961, 1962 which was 'Perspective' and taught indoors); 1966-1980, plus he taught 'sketching and painting historical buildings' for the WEA from 1969-1974.

Digitisation information

Date

27/03/2019

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image/tiff

Resolution

10,443 x 7,655 pixels (79.9 MP)

Size

239.85 MB

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