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James Hill self-portrait as a snail [graphic material]

Hierarchical level:

Item

Date:

1979.

Reference:

R11875-0-8-E

Type of material:

Art

Found in:

Archives / Collections and Fonds

Item ID number:

3677683

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James Hill self-portrait as a snail
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Date(s):

1979.

Place of creation:

Ontario

Extent:

1 painting oil on masonite 96.8 x 79.3 cm.

Language of material:

English

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Consists of a self-portrait of James Hill as a snail, which he painted to counter jibes that he had slowed down over the years. The self-portrait appeared in "The City Magazine - Toronto Star" on January 28, 1979.

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Hill, James, 1930-2004

Biography/Administrative history:

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Hill, James, 1930-2004 : James Hill was born in 1930 in Hamilton Ontario. From childhood he knew he wanted to be an illustrator. His illustrations have appeared in major Canadian and U.S. magazines. He received many awards during his career.

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Custodial history:

Hill, Aaron

Exhibitions note:

Exhibition title: Artist's Mirror: Self Portraits. Venue: Glenbow Museum, Calgary, Alberta 2018.03.10 - 2019.01.06

Signatures and inscriptions note:

Signed, in white brushpoint, l.r.: James Hill

Container note(s):

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C-151789 : colour slide also available

Subject heading:

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Portraits

Source:

Private

Related control no.:

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2006-00472-7
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Graphic (art)

[Consultation90 Open]
To be viewd with the assistance of a member of the Portrait Gallery of Canada.

Item no. assigned by LAC [R11875] 1

[Consultation 90 Open]

Copy negative [R11875] C-151789

[Consultation 90 Open]

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