Carnation / Finlay, Ian Hamilton., 1987
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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
- Finlay, Ian Hamilton, 1925-2006 (Person)
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.
Genre / Form
Repository Details
Part of the The Ruth and Marvin Sackner Archive of Concrete and Visual Poetry Repository
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