Basil Beattie RA, Corridor, Horizon and Ladder, 1 June 2020.
Charcoal on paper. 245 mm x 330 mm. © Royal Academy of Arts. © Photo: Royal Academy of Arts, London.
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Corridor, Horizon and Ladder, 1 June 2020
Basil Beattie RA (b. 1935)
RA Collection: Art
Beattie’s bold black charcoal drawing unites three motifs. On the left is a tunnel or corridor extending into the distance, framed by arches resembling a garden pergola. Upper right is an arched window, with a path leading to a horizon; leaning against this window is a three-rung ladder.
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245 mm x 330 mm
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