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Scenes from the Passion: The Unicorn

George Shaw, 2003

© George Shaw; courtesy Wilkinson Gallery, London

Figurative painting of a pub inspired by the Tile Hill housing estate in Coventry where the artist grew up. All signs, trademarks and means of identification have been removed from the building adding to the sense of desolation and dislocation.

More information

Title of artwork, date

Scenes from the Passion: The Unicorn, 2003

Date supported

2004

Medium and material

Humbol enamel on board

Dimensions

91 x 121 cm

Grant

6075

Total cost

12150

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