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Reference NumberP/MCC/2/4
LevelFile
TitleMcCarthy Sketchbook
Date(s)20th Century
DescriptionA dark beige / green-brown sketchbook filled with rough drawings. It is bound with card front and back covers which are connected with a metal spiral binder. It is approximately eighteen centimetres tall by twenty six wide. Only one of the sketches is a male nude. There are no page numbers.

Three quarters of the first page have been removed with scissors, with the remaining quarter containing a short religious poem. In addition, one of the paintings is of a domed building which may be St. Paul's Cathedral.

Number of Sketches: 4
Extent1 item
PhysicalDescriptionCondition: The condition of this sketchbook is unfortunately very poor. The front cover bears a large circular discolouration, possibly from a mug or drinking cup. There are also numerous pen marks and paint splashes on both the front and back covers. Inside many pages appear to have been torn out, and the remaining sketches are slightly dirty.
Access StatusOpen
RequestYES - You can order this material to consult in our Reading Room.
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