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Albert Adams, Self Portrait, 1958

Artist: Albert Adams

Title: Self Portrait

Year: 1958

Medium: Woodcut (2-sided)

Dimensions: H: 73cm W: 57cm

Accession Number: US2012-78

This work is part of our Albert Adams Special Collection.

Acquisition info: Gift from Edward Glennon, 2012. Supported by the ArtFund.

 

A woodcut panel depicts a self portrait of the artist. Small cuts cover the right hand side of the image, and fluid lines define the features on the figure's face. The right hand touching the figure's cheek, and the left hand clasped round the right wrist.
Albert Adams, Self Portrait (recto), 1958, Woodcut. Image Courtesy the Artist Estate. Photography by Museums Photography North West.
A woodcut panel shows a depiction of the artist. The artist has carved the outline of the form into the wood, and used black and white pigments to build in shadow and highlight, particularly on the hands. The right hand touching the figure's cheek, and the left hand clasped round the right wrist.
Albert Adams, Self Portrait (recto), 1958, Woodcut. Image Courtesy the Artist Estate. Photography by Museums Photography North West.

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Albert Adams, The Circus (Portfolio of Artists’ Proofs), 2006

Artist: Albert Adams

Title: The Circus (Portfolio of Artists’ Proofs)

Year: 2006

Medium: Set of 7 Lithograph Prints

Dimensions: Variable

Accession Number: US2012-92 (a to g)

This work is part of our Albert Adams Special Collection.

Acquisition info: Gift from Edward Glennon, 2012. Supported by the ArtFund.

A print depicting a monkey performing a handstand, atop the hands of a human figure, balenced on a tightrope. The figures are rendered through dark lines, against a natural yellow background.
Albert Adams, The Circus (Portfolio of Artists’ Proofs) A, 2006, Print. Image Courtesy the Artist’s Estate. Photography by Museums Photography North West.
A figure with large eyes, peaking out from a dark cloak with a pointed hood, balences on a tightrope, one arm extended to the right. The figure is depicted in dark lines against a natural yellow background.
Albert Adams, The Circus (Portfolio of Artists’ Proofs) B, 2006, Print. Image Courtesy the Artist’s Estate. Photography by Museums Photography North West.
A figure on a unicycle, balences on a tightrope, Their head is obscured by a dark pointed hood, and their arms are extended out in front of them. he figure is depicted in dark lines against a natural yellow background.
Albert Adams, The Circus (Portfolio of Artists’ Proofs) C, 2006, Print. Image Courtesy the Artist’s Estate. Photography by Museums Photography North West.
A print depicts a dark money performing a handstand on a tightrope. The monkey has it's back facing the viewer, but looks back, their face upsidown. Their tale curves up to point towards their face. Around their waist, a red cord is tied.
Albert Adams, The Circus (Portfolio of Artists’ Proofs) D, 2006, Print. Image Courtesy the Artist’s Estate. Photography by Museums Photography North West.
A pale print depicts a sketchy figure. The figure is sat, their legs bent at the knee, and their right arm rests at their side. From the waist up the figure is hard to make out, but lines draw to a point at the centre top of the image.
Albert Adams, The Circus (Portfolio of Artists’ Proofs) E, 2006, Print. Image Courtesy the Artist’s Estate. Photography by Museums Photography North West.
A print depicting a monkey, atop the shoulders of a figure. Both have their arms crossed in front of them. The monkies hands are tinted pink. The hands of the monkey obscure the face of the figure upon who's shoulders the monkey is sat.
Albert Adams, The Circus (Portfolio of Artists’ Proofs) F, 2006, Print. Image Courtesy the Artist’s Estate. Photography by Museums Photography North West.
A print depicting a monkey, atop the shoulders of a figure. Both have their arms crossed in front of them. The monkies hands are tinted pink, the other figure wears a yellow tie with green stripes.
Albert Adams, The Circus (Portfolio of Artists’ Proofs) G, 2006, Print. Image Courtesy the Artist’s Estate. Photography by Museums Photography North West.

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Albert Adams, The Circus (Portfolio), 2006

Artist: Albert Adams

Title: The Circus (Portfolio)

Year: 2006

Medium: Set of 7 Lithograph Prints

Dimensions: H: 76.5cm W: 56.5cm

Accession Number: US2012-91 (a to g)

This work is part of our Albert Adams Special Collection.

Acquisition info: Gift from Edward Glennon, 2012. Supported by the ArtFund.

A print depicting a monkey performing a handstand, atop the hands of a human figure, balenced on a tightrope. The figures are rendered through dark lines, against a natural yellow background.
Albert Adams, The Circus (Portfolio) A, 2006, Image Courtesy the Artist’s Estate. Photography by Museums Photography North West.
A figure with large eyes, peaking out from a dark cloak with a pointed hood, balences on a tightrope, one arm extended to the right. The figure is depicted in dark lines against a natural yellow background.
Albert Adams, The Circus (Portfolio) B, 2006, Image Courtesy the Artist’s Estate. Photography by Museums Photography North West.
A figure on a unicycle, balences on a tightrope, Their head is obscured by a dark pointed hood, and their arms are extended out in front of them. he figure is depicted in dark lines against a natural yellow background.
Albert Adams, The Circus (Portfolio) C, 2006, Image Courtesy the Artist’s Estate. Photography by Museums Photography North West.
A print depicts a dark money performing a handstand on a tightrope. The monkey has it's back facing the viewer, but looks back, their face upsidown. Their tale curves up to point towards their face. Around their waist, a red cord is tied.
Albert Adams, The Circus (Portfolio) D, 2006, Image Courtesy the Artist’s Estate. Photography by Museums Photography North West.
A pale print depicts a sketchy figure. The figure is sat, their legs bent at the knee, and their right arm rests at their side. From the waist up the figure is hard to make out, but lines draw to a point at the centre top of the image.
Albert Adams, The Circus (Portfolio) E, 2006, Image Courtesy the Artist’s Estate. Photography by Museums Photography North West.
A print depicting a monkey, atop the shoulders of a figure. Both have their arms crossed in front of them. The monkies hands are tinted pink. The hands of the monkey obscure the face of the figure upon who's shoulders the monkey is sat.
Albert Adams, The Circus (Portfolio) F, 2006, Image Courtesy the Artist’s Estate. Photography by Museums Photography North West.
A print depicting a monkey, atop the shoulders of a figure. Both have their arms crossed in front of them. The monkies hands are tinted pink, the other figure wears a yellow tie with green stripes.
Albert Adams, The Circus (Portfolio) G, 2006. Image Courtesy the Artist’s Estate. Photography by Museums Photography North West.

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Albert Adams, Figure Study, 1977

Artist: Albert Adams

Title: Figure Study

Year: 1977

Medium: Graphite on Paper

Dimensions: H: 112.5cm W: 87cm

Accession Number: US2012-90

This work is part of our Albert Adams Special Collection.

Acquisition info: Gift from Edward Glennon, 2012. Supported by the ArtFund.

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Albert Adams, Animal Study, 1977

Artist: Albert Adams

Title: Animal Study

Year: 1977

Medium: Graphite on Paper

Dimensions: H: 111.5cm W: 79.5cm

Accession Number: US2012-89

This work is part of our Albert Adams Special Collection.

Acquisition info: Gift from Edward Glennon, 2012. Supported by the ArtFund.

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Albert Adams, Study for Two figures at Rondebosch Fountain, 2001

Artist: Albert Adams

Title: Study for Two figures at Rondebosch Fountain

Year: 2001

Medium: Charcoal on Paper

Dimensions: H: 65.6cm W: 59.5cm

Accession Number: US2012-86

This work is part of our Albert Adams Special Collection.

Acquisition info: Gift from Edward Glennon, 2012. Supported by the ArtFund.

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Albert Adams, Skeleton Electrocuting an Ape, Date Not Known

Artist: Albert Adams

Title: Skeleton Electrocuting an Ape

Year: date not known

Medium: Etching

Dimensions: H: 76cm W: 56.5cm

Accession Number: US2012-83

This work is part of our Albert Adams Special Collection.

Acquisition info: Gift from Edward Glennon, 2012. Supported by the ArtFund.

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Albert Adams, Skeleton Electrocuting an Ape, Date Not Known

Artist: Albert Adams

Title: Skeleton Electrocuting an Ape

Year: date not known

Medium: Etching

Dimensions: H: 76.3cm W: 56.6cm

Accession Number: US2012-82

This work is part of our Albert Adams Special Collection.

Acquisition info: Gift from Edward Glennon, 2012. Supported by the ArtFund.

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Albert Adams, Self Portrait, 1956

Artist: Albert Adams

Title: Self Portrait

Year: 1956

Medium: Etching

Dimensions: H: 53.4cm W: 37.4cm

Accession Number: US2012-81

This work is part of our Albert Adams Special Collection.

Acquisition info: Gift from Edward Glennon, 2012. Supported by the ArtFund.

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Albert Adams, Female Nude, 1960

Artist: Albert Adams

Title: Female Nude

Year: 1960

Medium: Print

Dimensions: H: 53cm W: 37cm

Accession Number: US2012-80 (verso)

This work is part of our Albert Adams Special Collection.

Acquisition info: Gift from Edward Glennon, 2012. Supported by the ArtFund.

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