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Preparatory Study
Preparatory Study
Preparatory Study

Preparatory Study

Artist (Edinburgh, Scotland, born 1947)
Object NamePreparatory Study
MediumSketch on squared paper
ClassificationsPaintings And Drawings
Dimensions30 × 38cm
AcquisitionPresented in 2022 by the artist.
Copyright© Joyce Cairns (2005)
LocationOn Display - Gallery 07
Object numberABDMS095701.1
More About Me
The artist has mapped out the main features of a painting onto a squared grid.  This technique enables artists to up-scale complicated arrangements from preparatory studies to a larger canvas.
Exhibitions
Preparatory Study
Preparatory Study
Joyce Winifred Cairns
3 A.M.
3 A.M.
Joyce Winifred Cairns
1982
Image Not Available for Alice's Rabbit
Alice's Rabbit
Joyce Winifred Cairns
c. 1980
Image Not Available for The House At Footdee
The House At Footdee
Joyce Winifred Cairns
Footdee
Footdee
Joyce Winifred Cairns
Autumn Equinox by Joyce Cairns
Autumn Equinox
Joyce Winifred Cairns
In the Gulf they Dream of Sea and Ice
In the Gulf they Dream of Sea and Ice
Joyce Winifred Cairns
1991
Image Not Available for The Alphabet Suite: F For Fittie
The Alphabet Suite: F For Fittie
Joyce Winifred Cairns
1981
Image Not Available for The Other Self
The Other Self
Joyce Winifred Cairns
1979
Image Not Available for The Other Self
The Other Self
Joyce Winifred Cairns
1979
Image Not Available for The Other Self
The Other Self
Joyce Winifred Cairns
1979
Image Not Available for Stage Proof for "Two Fish"
Stage Proof for "Two Fish"
Joyce Winifred Cairns
1981
Image Not Available for Two Fish
Two Fish
Joyce Winifred Cairns
1981
Image Not Available for War Tourist
War Tourist
Joyce Winifred Cairns
1999
Image Not Available for In the Deep Cold Winter
In the Deep Cold Winter
Joyce Winifred Cairns
1980
Self-Portrait Series I
Self-Portrait Series I
Joyce Winifred Cairns
1975 - 1999
Self-Portrait With Gold Series Ii
Self-Portrait With Gold Series Ii
Joyce Winifred Cairns
1975 - 1999
Self-Portrait Series Iii
Self-Portrait Series Iii
Joyce Winifred Cairns
1975 - 1999
Image Not Available for The Other Self
The Other Self
Joyce Winifred Cairns
1979
Image Not Available for The Other Self
The Other Self
Joyce Winifred Cairns
1979
Baldocina (Cathedral Suite)
Baldocina (Cathedral Suite)
Joyce Winifred Cairns
1982
Variations on a Fish
Variations on a Fish
Joyce Winifred Cairns
1979
Image Not Available for Grey Sheep Suite
Grey Sheep Suite
Joyce Winifred Cairns
1980
Image Not Available for Pink Sheep Suite
Pink Sheep Suite
Joyce Winifred Cairns
1980