A Good Row (W1)
Catalogue Record
Collection
Maker
Sam Smith
Title
A Good Row
Bullseye
Bullseye
Date
1972-73
Description
Carved wooden boat with two figures, one with a top hat rowing with two oars, the other reclining, with the whole piece painted in bright coloured abstract patterns.
Materials and techniques
Carved soft and hard woods, natural and painted, with rope, string, shells, feather, glass bead, lace, brass pin, tacks, net, fabric and ribbon. The figures are brought together and articulated by cod or hambro line. The paint used is mainly Plaka with plastic emulsion for the large areas, with a priming coat and a finishing coat of clear varnish.
Dimensions
length: 33cm
length: 33cm
Packed Length: 47cm
Packed Width: 33cm
Packed Height: 34cm
Object number
W1
Category
