Iconoclasm

John Tunnard, 1900 - 1971


Iconoclasm

John Tunnard 1900 - 1971

Summary

Surreal abstract composition comprising a structure made up of overlaid irregular rounded shapes and narrow angular lines, two small spheres suspended within the structure to left and right. Dry, frottage background with radiating lines across the top of the composition, in the manner of striated clouds. Some naturalistic colours are used such as the blue for the sea and the white for the foaming sections of water.


Object Name

Iconoclasm

Creators Name

John Tunnard

Date Created

1944

Dimensions

unframed: 50.8cm x 76cm
framed: 66.5cm x 92.2cm

accession number

1961.252

Place of creation

England

Support

hardboard

Medium

oil paint


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