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Follies: A Little Spartan Guide to the National Trust
Follies: A Little Spartan Guide to the National Trust
Follies: A Little Spartan Guide to the National Trust

Follies: A Little Spartan Guide to the National Trust

Artist (Nassau, Bahamas, 1925 - 2006)
Date1987
Object NamePrint
Mediumlithograph
ClassificationsPrints
DimensionsPaper Size: 29.9 x 21cm
AcquisitionPresented in 2010 by Joyce Laing OBE.
Copyright© Estate of Ian Hamilton Finlay (2009)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG017439
About MeLithographic print entitled "Follies: A Little Spartan Guide to the National Trust", which features a mock guide to various aspects of the National Trust (e.g. Its Language, Its Wit, Its Scholarship, Its Concern for our Literary Heritage, etc.) and sarcastic definitions beneath each heading. The print was conceived by the Saint-Just Vigilantes and printed by the Stellar Press. The purpose and context of the work was to antagonise the National Trust in reaction to "Follies: A National Trust Guide", which contained disparaging comments about the Garden Temple at Little Sparta. Ian Hamilton Finlay's dispute with the National Trust over this publication was known as the "Follies War". The print folds into thirds and is addressed to Joyce Laing on the reverse. It seals with a white adhesive label (still attached).

This work is part of an archive that belonged to Joyce Laing, OBE. The artist, Ian Hamilton Finlay, was a personal friend and sent her an example of each new poem print and multiple as it was made.
Two Visions
Ian Hamilton Finlay
1987
Damn Jennifer Jenkins
Ian Hamilton Finlay
1987
A Favourite Subject of Art.
Ian Hamilton Finlay
1987
Head of Gwyn Headley
Ian Hamilton Finlay
1987
Justice for the Fat Stupid Kids
Ian Hamilton Finlay
1987
Dialogue -LEY
Ian Hamilton Finlay
1987
Sticker for Victory
Ian Hamilton Finlay
1987
Sticker for Victory
Ian Hamilton Finlay
1987
Barr* Le Traitre Lis Ta Sentence.
Ian Hamilton Finlay
1987
The National Trust
Ian Hamilton Finlay
1987
Head-ley
Ian Hamilton Finlay
1987
The Desmoulins Connection
Ian Hamilton Finlay
1987
Menu à la Carte
Ian Hamilton Finlay
1987
Thoughts on Waldemar
Ian Hamilton Finlay
1987