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Bernard Meninsky

Sketches of male figures in motion entitled, ‘Squaquani’, ‘Cpt. Grillo’, and ‘Ratjadi Bow’

Sketches of male figures in motion entitled, ‘Squaquani’ and ‘Cpt. Grillo’

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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
Sketches of male figures in motion entitled, ‘Squaquani’, ‘Cpt. Grillo’, and ‘Ratjadi Bow’
Date
Description
The front of the page features a sketch of two male figures in motion with the inscriptions: 'Squaquani' and 'Cpt. Grillo'. The back of the page features a sketch of a nude male figure in motion, with a cape and horns. The sketch includes the inscription: 'Ratjadi Bow'.
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 9715/1/8

Archive context

  • Sketches and notes of Bernard Meninsky TGA 9715 (204)
    • Sketches by Bernard Meninsky TGA 9715/1 (204)
      • Sketches of male figures in motion entitled, ‘Squaquani’, ‘Cpt. Grillo’, and ‘Ratjadi Bow’ TGA 9715/1/8
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