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M4

Richard Smith, 1931-

Richard Smith

This small-scale drawing is an example of Richard SmithÂ’s experimentation with visual planes. The piece is divided in two, with the lower half curving backwards, towards the frame, to create a sculptural form. The artist was born locally in Letchworth Garden City, and this is the first example of a work from an internationally recognised living artist to enter the museumÂ’s collection.

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Title of artwork, date

M4, 1931-

Date supported

2015

Medium and material

Pencil and crayon on paper

Dimensions

22 × 22 × 7cm

Grant

900

Total cost

3636

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