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DRAWING: 'THE TEA PARTY FIGURE SKETCH', SHAUN TAN

2002
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Overview

Image: Black and white drawing of figure with wings and astronauts helmet flying.

Signature: Unsigned.

Frame: Fine black frame with white mount under glass.

Note: One of three small pencil sketches of singular figures.

Historical information

Part of a group of preparatory drawings for the murals hanging in Subiaco Library, commissioned in 2002.

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cwa-org-43-2020.131.8
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Shaun Tan

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Statement of significance

One of 10 preparation drawings received by the City of Subiaco after commissioning Shaun Tan to create two large colour murals for the Subiaco Library.

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