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Carnation / Finlay, Ian Hamilton., 1987

 Item
Identifier: CC-12309-12534

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Scope and Contents

The print consists of a text from R.R. Palmer "Twelve Who Ruled" and relates the appearance of Saint-Just who when led to the guillotine wore a carnation in his buttonhole. The print and two red loose sheets are cut in two parts in the shape of the guillotine, to symbolize the execution, the red carnation, and his blood. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates

  • Creation: 1987

Creator

Extent

0 See container summary (2 prints (cut, unconventionally shaped, lithograph) + 2 sheets (cut, unconventionally shaped) in envelope (paper, letterpress)) ; prints 22 x 16 cm

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Physical Location

shelf binder 1904

Custodial History

The Sackner Archive of Concrete and Visual Poetry, on loan from Ruth and Marvin A. Sackner and the Sackner Family Partnership.

General

Published: Dunsyre Lanark, Scotland : Wild Hawthorn Press. Nationality of creator: Scottish. General: Added by: CONV; updated by: RED.

Repository Details

Part of the The Ruth and Marvin Sackner Archive of Concrete and Visual Poetry Repository

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