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A Sunshine-Like Face*

Madge Gill (1882–1961)

Newham Archives and Local Studies Library

A Sunshine-Like Face*

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A drawing depicting a wild-sunshine-like face surrounded by sparks. The mouth appears to be vomiting lines. The use of sunset-like colours gives the sense of an astrological event. Gill was interested in both astrology and astronomy.

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Title

A Sunshine-Like Face*

Date

1920–1960

Medium

ink on paper

Measurements

H 9 x W 14 cm (E)

Accession number

2012.1256

Acquisition method

gifted by son Lawrence Gill, 1963

Work type

Drawing & watercolour

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Madge Gill

1882–1961

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