Drawings. Visual works.
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: Visual works produced by drawing, which is the application of lines on a surface, often paper, by using a pencil, pen, chalk, or some other tracing instrument to focus on the delineation of form rather than the application of color. This term is often defined broadly to refer to computer-generated images as well. (AAT) Include sketches under 'Drawings', but ignore doodles, unless particularly noteworthy. (NLS) In the published catalogues this heading was used for pictures. The heading 'Pictures' was used for all lists of pictures and for descriptions of treatises on pictures. (NLS) .
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Letters and artwork proposals, including sketches and drawings, of Ian Hamilton Finlay, with related drawings, designs and papers of Michael Harvey, letter cutter.
Collection
Identifier: Acc.13394
Scope and Contents
A substantial archive of letters, papers, drawings, designs and ephemera of Ian Hamilton Finlay, gathered by one of his major collaborators, the lettering artist and typographer Michael Harvey. The collection comprises over 200 letters, notes, proposals and designs of Ian Hamilton Finlay, and a quantity of material including drawings and plans by Michael Harvey created in response to Finlay`s proposals, with some copies of Harvey’s letters. Accompanying papers include a number of letters of...
Dates:
1970-2006