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Elegy for Ian Hamilton Finlay
Elegy for Ian Hamilton Finlay
Elegy for Ian Hamilton Finlay

Elegy for Ian Hamilton Finlay

Associated (Nassau, Bahamas, 1925 - 2006)
Publisher (Nailsworth, Gloucestershire, founded 1973)
Date2006
Object NameCard
Mediumcard, ink
ClassificationsPrints
DimensionsPaper Size: 8 x 18.9cm
AcquisitionPresented in 2010 by Joyce Laing OBE.
Copyright© Moschatel Press
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG017496
About MeCard entitled "Elegy for Ian Hamilton Finlay", printed by Moschatel Press with the number WAX366. The front of the postcard has the word "Arcady" printed in white and the alphabet below in black, but all the letters fron Ian Hamilton Finlay's name are missing. A caption on the back explains that the concept pays homage to Ian Hamilton Finlay's friend, Dom Sylvester Houédard.

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.
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