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Stephen Raw (b. 1952)

White Cliffs 2014

Papercut mounted proud of a second support sheet | 138.0 x 287.0 cm (frame, external) | RCIN 454298

Description

A papercut. Carol Ann Duffy’s poem celebrates the white cliffs of Dover. It was commissioned by the National Trust to mark the success of a public appeal to buy one of the last stretches of the famous landmark in private ownership. Stephen Raw’s interpretation of the poem is all in white.

Provenance

Commissioned by Royal Collection Trust
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Stephen Raw (b. 1952)
(artist)

After
Search the collection Carol Ann Duffy (b. 1955)
(author)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Papercut mounted proud of a second support sheet

Measurements

138.0 x 287.0 cm (frame, external)

133.0 x 284.0 cm (support, canvas/panel/stretcher external)

115.0 x 270.0 cm (sheet of paper)
Groupings
Object type(s)
visual works
drawings/watercolours
cut-paper work
Subject(s)
Places
Europe
Great Britain
England
Kent [England]
Dover [Kent]
Dover Cliffs
References

Other number(s)

RL 35068

Featured in

Poetry: © Carol Ann Duffy; Artwork: © Stephen Raw; Photograph: Royal Collection Trust

Past
Exhibition

Exhibition

Poetry for the Palace: The Queen's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse

This exhibition explores the role of the Poet Laureate

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