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Toby as Abstraction

Richard Slee, 1994

© Richard Slee

Slee explains that he is reinterpreting Toby in the spirit of the metal sculptor David Smith. The stylised curve of his black hat is his one recognisable feature. The Toby jug theme is part of Slee's questioning of Englishness and the continuing or changing meaning of English traditions.

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Title of artwork, date

Toby as Abstraction, 1994

Date supported

2004

Medium and material

Earthenware

Dimensions

43 x 22 x 22 cm

Grant

1500

Total cost

3060

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