Vespa, Rome

Artist Sandy Fraser (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1940 - 2020)

Date1964

Mediumpen and ink on grey card

ClassificationsPaintings And Drawings

DimensionsPaper Size: 17.5 x 11.4cm

AcquisitionPurchased in 2002 with assistance from the National Fund for Acquisitions and with income from the Jaffrey Fund.

LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub

Object numberABDAG014048

Keywords

Scooter

About MeSandy Fraser studied at Gray's School of Art (1958-62) where he subsequently taught. He is best know today for his atmospheric compositions of people, architecture, landscapes, animals and birds - these are often inspired by memories of foreign travel - and for his work as a portraitist.
This study is one of a portfolio of 116 drawings made by the artist whilst on a travelling scholarship to Europe in 1964.
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Sketched by Fraser in the 1960's during his travel scholarship. On seeing this design icon for the first time, Italian industrialist Enrico Piaggio exclaimed: "Sembra una vespa!" ("It looks like a wasp!")