Context: II.ii. Small collection of pencil sketches and a sketchbook by Christy Brown,

II.ii. Small collection of pencil sketches and a sketchbook by Christy Brown,

1950-1958.

Collection of pencil drawings which vary in theme from religious figures to nude models. The pencil sketches of female nudes appear to be inspired by Austrian artist, Egon Schiele. Schiele was a protégé of Gustave Klimt and a major figurative painter of the early twentieth century.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Creator:	Brown, Christy, 1932-1981
Format:	Prints & Drawings
Language:	English
Subjects:	Schiele, Egon, > 1890-1918 Brown, Christy, > 1932-1981 > artist Sketches > Irish > 20th century
Notes:	Physical description: 1 box ; 20 items : pencil & watercolour.
Arrangement:	Sub-fonds.

Christy Brown Papers, 1932-2005.

I. Christy Brown's books, 1935-1994.
II. Christy Brown's artwork, 1955-1965
III. Photographs of Christy Brown, his friends and family, 1944-1998.
IV. Literary typescripts and drafts by Christy Brown, 1954-1982.
V. Poetry by Christy Brown, 1951-1971.
- V.I. Unpublished poetry by Christy Brown to Katriona Maguire [Delahunt], 1951-1964.
- V.II. Other unpublished poetry by Christy Brown, 1953-1971.
VI. Personal memorabilia, 1932-1989.
VII. Documents of family interest, 1950-2000.
VIII. Letters to Katriona Delahunt from Christy Brown, 1945-1981.
IX. Family letters, notes and greeting cards, 1961-1982.
X. Letters from Beth Moore to Christy Brown, 1955-1971.
XI. Letters from Bob Colllis and Katriona Delahunt to Christy Brown and Beth Moore, 1950-1970.
- XI.I. Letters from Robert Collis to Christy Brown and Beth Moore, 1950-1970.
- XI.II. Personal letters from Katriona Maguire née Delahunt to Christy Brown, 1964-1970.
XII. Letters relating to literary and publishing matters, 1961-1982.
XIII. Letters and documents relating to the film 'My Left Foot', 1989-1990.
XIV. Letters to Christy Brown and family regarding legal, financial and royalty matters, 1954-1989.
- XIV.I. Letters to Christy Brown from Collis & Ward Solicitors concerning legal and financial matters...
- XIV.II. Letters from various banks, corporations and broadcasters concerning royalties, financial an...
XV. Letters to Christy Brown, mainly from female correspondents,
XVI. Miscellaneous letters, fan mail, documents, theatre programmes, magazines and photocopied mater...
XVII. Newspaper cuttings and material acquired by the Christy Brown Estate, 1913-2001.
XVIII. Additional copy papers, concerning Christy Brown, 1945-2005.

II.ii. Small collection of pencil sketches and a sketchbook by Christy Brown,

1950-1958.

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Bibliographic Details
In Collection:	Christy Brown Papers, 1932-2005
Description:	Collection of pencil drawings which vary in theme from religious figures to nude models. The pencil sketches of female nudes appear to be inspired by Austrian artist, Egon Schiele. Schiele was a protégé of Gustave Klimt and a major figurative painter of the early twentieth century.
Main Creator:	Brown, Christy, 1932-1981
Language:	English
Extent:	1 box ; 20 items : pencil & watercolour.
Format:	Prints & Drawings
Call Number:	MS 49,739/2/2 (Manuscripts Reading Room)
Rights:	Subject to the provisions of the Copyright Act 2000, the papers in this collection are in copyright. It is necessary to obtain the express permission of the copyright owner before reproducing any material from this collection.