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Sketchbook, 1989, Greenland: PD.47-1996

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Sketchbook, 1989, Greenland

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Grant, Keith

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Description

Black plastic over cardboard covers. Each sheet perforated approx. 12 mm in from spine edge to allow removal. There are 48 sheets remaining. The following have been removed: 2 ff. removed before f.1; 1 from between ff.28 and 29; 3 from between ff.30 and 31; 1 from between ff.35 and 36; 2 from between ff.39 and 40; 1 from between ff.40 and 41; 4 from between ff.47 and 48. Sheet 48 is taped down to the back cover, spine reinforced with tape at Sheet 1. A number of sheets have been removed following sheet 48. The sketchbook has been used 'upside down' in places.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1996) by Grant, Keith

Dating

1980s
Production date: AD 1989

Note

Studies of scientific glassware, Landscape studies largely of glaciers and icefields. Study in a circle Page 26-27. Many blank pages, including blank sheets left between each study.

School or Style

British

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: GREENLAND 89
  • Location: Front cover, upper left
  • Method of creation: Black ink on adhesive tape
  • Text: Yacht India/ Call Sign (Mike Bravo/ Sierra November)
  • Location: Front cover, inside
  • Method of creation: Black pen

Inscription present: upside down, underneath a piece of tape

  • Text: Daler / 3404
  • Location: Front cover
  • Method of creation: Embossed gold

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.47-1996
Primary reference Number: 11386

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 October 2025

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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