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Untitled (Silver Howe, Grasmere)

Kurt Schwitters, 1945

In one of SchwittersÂ’ earliest paintings from the Ambleside years he depicts Silver Howe, a house built by classical archaeologist William Gell in around 1798 before being redeveloped. This painting was offered to the museum by the artistÂ’s close friend, the late Harry Bickerstaff.

More information

Title of artwork, date

Untitled (Silver Howe, Grasmere), 1945

Date supported

2016

Medium and material

Oil on paper

Dimensions

49 × 68cm

Grant

2500

Total cost

10000

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