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'A Calm in a Tea-Cup' After Kate Greenaway
'A Calm in a Tea-Cup' After Kate Greenaway
'A Calm in a Tea-Cup' After Kate Greenaway

'A Calm in a Tea-Cup' After Kate Greenaway

Artist (Nassau, Bahamas, 1925 - 2006)
Associated (Edinburgh, Scotland, born 1930)
Publisher (founded 1961)
DateChristmas 1987
Mediumprinted card
ClassificationsPrints
Dimensions16.5 x 13.5cm
AcquisitionPresented in 2010 by Joyce Laing OBE.
Copyright© Estate of Ian Hamilton Finlay (2009)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG017385
About MeThis book is part of an archive that belonged to Joyce Laing OBE. The artist, Ian Hamilton Finlay, was a personal friend of the donor.




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This book has a thought provoking front cover with a ship sailing calmly in a cup of tea.  The lovely blue and white pattern of the tea cup heightens the peaceful impression.
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