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Reference NumberP/MCC/1/23
LevelFile
TitleMcCarthy Sketchbook
Date(s)1991
DescriptionA very large black bound with board and buckram and is approximately thirty five centimetres tall by twenty three wide. The sketchbook contains portraits, male nudes, landscapes and rough doodles. There are no page numbers.

On the first page McCarthy lists all of the figures he intends to draw?, including Pentheus, Sisyphus, Midas, Misenus, Daphnis and Asclepius. In addition he also draws Chiron the centaur and sketches images of ancient Olympic athletes in the classical style. At the end a note by Alec Ayres stating that "The large ssketches on previous six pages are not CMcC's work".

Number of Sketches: 65
Extent1 item
PhysicalDescriptionCondition: The condition of this sketchbook is similar to P/MCC/1/22, with a poorly preserved exterior covering a less damaged interior. The spine of the book is torn at the bottom and the front cover is slightly discoloured due to spilt paint. Inside there are few loose pages, though one appears to have been cut in half and another is missing a rectangular section in the middle, probably via being cut with scissors.
Access StatusOpen
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