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Lament

Artist: Philipson, Robin James, Sir, PPRSA RSA · 1916-1992

This painting is part of Philipson's "Threnody" series which were produced between 1969 and 1972. Threnody is a noun meaning an ode or song of lamentation. A painting entitled "Lament" was exhibited at the RSA in 1971 catalogue number 90 and was not for sale. This may have been the same piece as the Diploma Work.

Object data

Date	c.1968 - c.1971
Accession	1992.446
Materials	Support canvas
Dimensions	Support 213.8cm x 160.4cm Sight 213.8cm x 160.1cm Frame 219cm x 163.4cm
Media	Paint, oil Vinyl toluene

Exhibitions

Paintings from the Diploma Collection of The Royal Scottish Academy

Dates: Dec 5, 1992 - Feb 18, 1993

Venue: Royal Scottish Academy

Location: Edinburgh

Royal Scottish Academy of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture Festival Exhibition, 1971

Dates: Aug 21, 1971 - Sep 19, 1971

Venue: RSA

Location: Edinburgh

Royal Scottish Academy of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture, the One Hundred And Forty - Fifth Annual Exhibition, 1971

Dates: Apr 17, 1971 - Aug 8, 1971

Venue: Royal Scottish Academy

Location: Edinburgh

Robin Philipson, Festival Exhibition 1970

Venue: The Scottish Gallery

Location: Edinburgh

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