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Sketch entitled, ‘Cpt. Spersa Monti’, and an untitled sketch of three male figures in motion carrying swords

Sketch entitled, ‘Cpt. Spersa Monti’

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Bernard Meninsky 1891–1950
Date
Medium
Graphite on paper
Dimensions
245 × 203 mm
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Created by
Bernard Meninsky 1891–1950
Title
Sketch entitled, ‘Cpt. Spersa Monti’, and an untitled sketch of three male figures in motion carrying swords
Date
Description
The front of the page features a sketch of the back of a man's head (with what appears to be horns) and a torso (wearing a cape). It includes the inscription: 'Cpt. Spersa Monti'. The back of the page features a sketch of three male figures in motion carrying swords.
Format
Artwork - on paper, unique
Collection
Tate Archive
Acquisition
Presented to Tate Archive by the Contemporary Art Society in memory of Cecily Lowenthal, 1997.
Reference
TGA 9715/1/6

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  • Sketches and notes of Bernard Meninsky TGA 9715 (204)
    • Sketches by Bernard Meninsky TGA 9715/1 (204)
      • Sketch entitled, ‘Cpt. Spersa Monti’, and an untitled sketch of three male figures in motion carrying swords TGA 9715/1/6
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