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Definitions
Definitions
Definitions

Definitions

Artist (Nassau, Bahamas, 1925 - 2006)
Publisher (founded 1961)
Photographer
Exhibitor
Date1991
Object NamePrint
Mediumcard, ink
ClassificationsPrints
DimensionsWhen folded: 14.7 x 21cm
AcquisitionPresented in 2010 by Joyce Laing OBE.
Copyright© Estate of Ian Hamilton Finlay
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG017647
Other Titles
  • "Eine Definition ist ein realer oder generirender Name. Ein gewöhnlicher Namen ist nur eine Nota." Novalis
About MeFolded paper private view invitation featuring Ian Hamilton Finlay's work "Definitions" on the front cover:

"Eine Definition ist ein realer oder generirender Name. Ein gewöhnlicher Namen ist nur eine Nota." Novalis

The text is printed in dark green ink on cream paper and enclosed within a double linear border. The inside and back covers contain details of the exhibition, also called "Definitions", which ran from 4 September to 19 October 1991. The private view was at 19.00 on 4 September 1991.

This object is part of an archive that belonged to Joyce Laing, OBE. The artist, Ian Hamilton Finlay, was a personal friend.
Seven Definitions, pertaining to ideal landscape
Seven Definitions, pertaining to ideal landscape
Ian Hamilton Finlay
1991
A Small Classical Dictionary
A Small Classical Dictionary
Ian Hamilton Finlay
1980
Two Visions
Two Visions
Ian Hamilton Finlay
1987
Follies: A Little Spartan Guide to the National Trust
Follies: A Little Spartan Guide to the National Trust
Ian Hamilton Finlay
1987
Fleur de l'Air
Fleur de l'Air
Ian Hamilton Finlay
2000
Stylecraft Colour and Design Collection Catalogue
Stylecraft Colour and Design Collection Catalogue
Richards
1999-2000
Stylecraft Colour and Design Collection Catalogue
Stylecraft Colour and Design Collection Catalogue
Richards
2000-2001
Image Not Available for An Introduction To Arithmetic
An Introduction To Arithmetic
James Gray
1824
Image Not Available for LRD Guide to The Employment Protection Act 1975 and to The Trade Union & Labour Relations Act 1974
LRD Guide to The Employment Protection Act 1975 and to The Trade Union & Labour Relations Act 1974
1976
Image Not Available for Hull Roughness Survey for HMS Peacock
Hull Roughness Survey for HMS Peacock
Hall, Russell & Company, Limited
1983
The Collected Dictionaries: A - Affluence
The Collected Dictionaries: A - Affluence
Ian Hamilton Finlay
n.d.
The Collected Dictionaries: A - Apollo
The Collected Dictionaries: A - Apollo
Ian Hamilton Finlay
n.d.
Image Not Available for Applesoft II: Basic Programming Reference Manual
Applesoft II: Basic Programming Reference Manual
Apple Computer Inc.
1978
Image Not Available for Ian Hamilton Finlay & The Wild Hawthorn Press 1958-1991
Ian Hamilton Finlay & The Wild Hawthorn Press 1958-1991
Ian Hamilton Finlay
9 August 1991
One-pound Note (Royal Bank)
One-pound Note (Royal Bank)
Thomas De La Rue & Co. Ltd
1992
A definition for Michel Blum
A definition for Michel Blum
Ian Hamilton Finlay
c.1988
Ventose
Ventose
Ian Hamilton Finlay
1991
Image Not Available for Press Release from the Saint-Just Vigilantes
Press Release from the Saint-Just Vigilantes
Ian Hamilton Finlay
c.1986
Image Not Available for GRASSHOLM
GRASSHOLM
John Lewis & Sons
1943
Porcelain Lidded Jar with Meandering Decoration
Porcelain Lidded Jar with Meandering Decoration
Chris Keenan
2000-2003
Image Not Available for The Treatment Of Petitmal Absences
The Treatment Of Petitmal Absences
1974
Highlights: A Homage to André Derain
Highlights: A Homage to André Derain
Ian Hamilton Finlay
1997
A Concise Classical Dictionary
A Concise Classical Dictionary
Ian Hamilton Finlay
1988
Image Not Available for Black Logo T-shirt
Black Logo T-shirt
1996