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 Subject
Subject Source: Sackner Database

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art Sundial: Umbra Solis Non Aeris / Finlay, Ian Hamilton; Harvey, Michael; Paterson, Dave; Bann, Stephen., 1976

 Item
Identifier: CC-12022-12245
Scope and Contents

This depicts a photograph of a sundial sited at the museum. The drawing for this work is also held by the Sackner Archive. The motto refers to the fact that it is the "golden sun" that is the origin of the shadow which indicates the solar hour. This work is also depicted in Bulletin of the National Galleries of Scotland No.3, a pamphlet periodical held by the Sackner Archive. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates: 1976