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Watercolours of Trinidad

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 341

Scope and Contents

Mounted prints of five watercolours of Trinidad scenes. The original artwork dates from 1959-1961, but the prints are undated.

Dates

  • Creation: 1961

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

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Biographical / Historical

J. Newel Lewis (fl. 1959-1974) was a Trinidad architect and Fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects. He published 'Nobody in his right mind' (Port of Spain, Trinidad, 1974), a series of sketches of the Trinidad Carnival.

Extent

1 item(s) (1 portfolio) : art work

Language of Materials

English

Former / Other Reference

Oak Showcase Drawer

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The provenance of the collection is unknown.

General

This collection level description was created by RAS.

Originator(s)

Lewis, J Newel, fl 1959-1974, Trinidad architect

Includes index.
Date
2004-06-14 09:22:39+00:00
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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