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Harlequin

Eric Ravilious, c. 1928

This watercolour was part of the preparatory work for the commission of a mural for the Refectory at Morley College, London. The commission was secured by Ravilious working closely with his friend Edward Bawden. The harlequin appeared in the top right corner of the mural which was destroyed in the Second World War during a bombing raid in 1940.

More information

Title of artwork, date

Harlequin, c. 1928

Date supported

2005

Medium and material

Watercolour on paper

Dimensions

48.3 x 50.8 cm

Grant

8500

Total cost

17000

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