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Roundel with the Design of a Cross Section of a Plant Stamen Studied under a Microscope Accompanied by a Watercolour of the Design.
Roundel with the Design of a Cross Section of a Plant Stamen Studied under a Microscope Accompanied by a Watercolour of the Design.
Roundel with the Design of a Cross Section of a Plant Stamen Studied under a Microscope Accompanied by a Watercolour of the Design.

Roundel with the Design of a Cross Section of a Plant Stamen Studied under a Microscope Accompanied by a Watercolour of the Design.

Maker (Forres, Scotland, 1943 - 2017)
Date1964
Object NameRoundel and Watercolour
Mediummetal, enamel, watercolour, card
ClassificationsApplied Art
DimensionsRoundel: diameter 9.2cm, depth 0.3cm
Watercolour: height 13.4cm, width 13.4cm
AcquisitionPresented in 2017 by Norman Grant and The Rendezvous Gallery Ltd.
Copyright© Daughter and son of Norman Grant (2018)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG011496
About MeNorman Grant (1943–2017) studied at Gray’s School of Art in Aberdeen. This roundel is the first piece of enamel work that he made and the design is a cross section of a plant stamen studied under a microscope.

It is accompanied by an original watercolour by Norman Grant of the design for this roundel.

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The roundel was designed by Scottish jeweller Norman Grant. Can you spot any more of his work in the Gallery?

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