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Edward Burra
British, 1905-1976

Edward Burra British, 1905-1976

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Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Edward Burra, Judith 2, 1944

Edward Burra British, 1905-1976

Judith 2, 1944
One of nineteen sketches for 'Miracle in the Gorbals', variously pen, black ink, bodycolour, gouache & pencil
approx. 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 in / 11 x 14 cm
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'....she sent...to call Ozias and Chabris and Charmis, the ancients of the city. And they came unto her...' (Ch. 8)
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Adapted by Robert Helpmann from the play The Passing of the Third Floor by Michael Benthall C.B.E, The Miracle of the Gorbals (1944) was a Christian allegory set in a modern Glasgow slum. Burra designed set and costumes.

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