Ian Hamilton Finlay & The Wild Hawthorn Press 1958-1991
Associatedwith
Ian Hamilton Finlay
(Nassau, Bahamas, 1925 - 2006)
Recipientreceived by
Joyce Laing
(Aberdeen, Scotland, 1939 - 2022)
Date9 August 1991
Mediumprinted card
ClassificationsMemorabilia
Dimensions22.1 x 7.9cm
AcquisitionPresented in 2010 by Joyce Laing OBE.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG017347.41
About MeThis is a Private View and Promotional card for 'Ian Hamilton Finlay & The Wild Hawthorn Press 1958-1991', an exhibition at The Fruitmarket Gallery, Edinburgh, 10 August - 14 September 1991. The card also promotes the re-print by Graeme Murray Gallery of Finlay's popular 1970 lithograph 'Evening Will Come They Will Sew the Blue Sail' and a new book featuring two essays on Finlay's work by Edwin Morgan, as well as colour illustrations of Wild Hawthorn Press prints and cards. This invitation is part of an archive that belonged to Joyce Laing OBE. The artist, Ian Hamilton Finlay, was a personal friend of the donor.
