48. Robert Ellis
Preparatory scheme for Nightscape with Armillary Sphere
Mixed media on paper
49 x 50 cm
Signed
est. $3,000 - 5,000
Fetched $4,200
Relative Size: Preparatory scheme for Nightscape with Armillary Sphere
Relative size

Four large Robert Ellis paintings were commissioned by Sky City in Auckland. The completed work, number three in the series, is featured on page 79 Robert Ellis, Ron Sang Publications, with explanatory texts. The preliminary working drawing gives a clear idea of the proposed painting, several minor modifications were later introduced to enhance the initial concept.

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