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Origin of Species

RICHARDS, Ceri
Kelpra Studio, London
Origin of Species
Image: © Estate of Ceri Richards. All Rights Reserved. DACS 2025/Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
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Collection

Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales

Item Number

NMW A 27937

Creation/Production

RICHARDS, Ceri
Education: Swansea School of Art; Royal College of Art Work: Cardiff College of Art; Chelsea School of Art; Royal College of Art; Slade School of Art Awards: CBE, 1960; Hon. D.Litt University of Wales, 1961; Hon.Fellow of the RCA Commissions: stained glass windows for Liverpool Cathedral and Derby Cathedral The landscape of the Gower was a strong source of imagery - much of his work was also inspired by poetry and music: a crowning achievement was the series of paintings and construction on the theme of Debussy's La Cathedrale Engloutie (The Sunken Cathedral)
Kelpra Studio, London
Role: Artist
Role: Engraver
Role: Printer
Period: 1971

Measurements

h(cm) image size:46
h(cm)
w(cm) image size:62.1
w(cm)
h(cm) primary support:60.5
h(cm)
w(cm) primary support:80.7
w(cm)

Material

Paper
Ink

Location

In store
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Tags

  • Contemporary
  • Female Figure
  • Fine Art
  • Landscape
  • Post 1900
  • Works On Paper

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