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John Deth (Hommage to Conrad Aiken) (recto); Study of a Dinner Party (verso)

Edward Burra, 1931

Recto: portrayal of the scythe-bearing figure of Death intruding upon a party of dancers, striking the guests with terror, inspired by a poem by Conrad Aitken. This depicts a nightmare scene where the figure of Death intrudes upon a party of dancers producing a variety of reactions. Verso: study of a dinner party.

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Title of artwork, date

John Deth (Hommage to Conrad Aiken) (recto); Study of a Dinner Party (verso), 1931

Date supported

1983

Medium and material

Watercolour with bodycolour

Dimensions

56 x 76 cm

Grant

4000

Total cost

16000

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