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Volcano and white bird, Iceland, 1974-75, panel 1: PD.384-1995a

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Titles

Volcano and white bird, Iceland, 1974-75, panel 1

Maker(s)

Painter: Grant, Keith

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Description

Part of a polyptych.

Legal notes

In memory of his son Paul (1974-1995).

Measurements and weight

Height: 106.5 cm
Width: 106.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1995) by Grant, Keith

Dating

1970s
1974 - 1975

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Oil paint

Components of the work

Support composed of canvas

Techniques used in production

Painting (image-making) : Oil on canvas

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: France No 20
  • Location: Verso
  • Text: Trondheim No 39 Volcano + White Bird One
  • Location: Verso

Inscription present: four times

  • Text: Prepared by ... Roberson + Co. Ltd (11?) Parkway, London, N.W.
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Black ink stamp
  • Text: No. 1 Left FWM 3
  • Location: Verso, on tacking edge
  • Text: Tilhiur (?): Trix Schjerjon, Rmgent(?). 16. Harstad(?)
  • Location: Frame

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.384-1995a
Primary reference Number: 3316

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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