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Maquette related to ‘Pierced Horizontals’ 1959, or a brooch

[c.1960]

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Created by
Robert Adams 1917–1984
Title
Maquette related to ‘Pierced Horizontals’ 1959, or a brooch
Date
[c.1960]
Medium
Circular steel rods with traces of copper plating
Dimensions
90 × 37 × 6 mm
Description
Maquette, perhaps for a brooch, of small lengths of steel rod brazed together, parallel to each other.
Format
3D object
Collection
Tate Archive
Acquisition
Presented by Mrs Pat Adams, widow of the artist, and her daughter Mrs Mary Adams Weatherhead, in 1984 and 1990.
Reference
TGA 8421/3/9
London Group

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  • Personal papers and artworks of Robert Adams TGA 8421 (44)
    • Maquettes and 3D objects TGA 8421/3 (12)
      • Maquette related to ‘Pierced Horizontals’ 1959, or a brooch TGA 8421/3/9
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