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Three Studies for a Crucifixion I (© Hughie O'Donoghue, Purdy Hicks Gallery)
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© Hughie O'Donoghue, Purdy Hicks Gallery

Three Studies for a Crucifixion I

Artist: Hughie O'Donoghue (born 1953)

Location: Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery

Date: 1996

Materials: carborundum

Dimensions: each panel: 250 x 122 cm

Grant:

Amount Paid: £5,000 (Total: £8,250)

Vendor: Purdy Hicks Gallery

Review number: 5201 (2003)

Provenance:
The artist; Purdy Hicks Gallery.

Description:
A study of three naked forms, each figure depicted crucified. The image is not about a literal interpretation of the biblical story but rather presents a universal image of extreme suffering. This is edition 9 /10. Another edition of the same work for the Fitzwilliam Museum was supported by a grant in 1997 (see Review number 4412).

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