artwork; "Shipbreaking Yard"

Maker
George Cameron Foley
Production date
1962
 Description
Depiction of a shipbreaking yard, presumed local, dated 1962. A semi abstract work, it shows a lamp post on a dock in the foreground with a sail ship in the middle ground and cranes and other ships in the background. It is gouache painted onto a heavy paper.
On the rear is a label with the artists address and a number. There is also a tied on label from the Royal Scottish Academy with details of the work and a catalogue number.
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Maker
Production date
1962
Signature & date
On art work: "Foley '62"
On label "ROYAL SCOTTISH ACADEMY To be attached by string to the top of each picture frame so as to hang over in front, or attached to each piece of sculpture sent for exhibition. ARTIST'S NAME _ IN BLOCK LETTERS G. CAMERON FOLEY. TITLE FOR CATALOGUE "SHIPBREAKING YARD" ("CONVERSATION PIECE" has been scored out). AWARD OR PRIZE FOR WHICH ENTERED (IF APPLICABLE) AGENT: CATALOGUE NUMBER 243"
On other label: "G CAMERON FOLEY 48 CASTLE STREET DUNS Berwickshire. "Shipbreaking Yard" OU & Gouache" with another label stuck on with the number "1054"
Associated date
1962
Measurement type, part and reading
Dimensions:0 - Whole:W 71.6cm (W 2' 4 3/16")
Dimensions:0 - Whole:H 59cm (H 1' 11 1/4")
Accession number
2021-012-001

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