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Manuscript
1963
Handwritten manuscript, typescript, notes, photographs and illustrations for 'Basic Design: The Dynamics of Visual Form' by Maurice de Sausmarez, originally published by Studio Vista in 1964.
Images
c. 1963-2003
Photographs, negatives, diagrammatic illustrations and draft captions used for the plates of 'Basic Design: The Dynamics of Visual Form', originally published by Studio Vista in 1964.
'Beautiful Weeds' colour plates
c. 1948
Two sheets of colour plates of 'Beautiful Weeds' from the book titled 'The Countryside Companion' by Tom Stephenson (London: Odhams Press, 1948), illustrated by Maurice de Sausmarez.
The Nature Lover's Companion
1949
Published book titled 'The Nature Lover's Companion' by William Aspden, M. Wilson Brown, Winifred Flower, T.J.S. Rowland and L.J. Wolff (London: Odhams Press, 1949), with two colour illustrations by M...
David Herbert to Maurice de Sausmarez
18 Feb 1964
Typewritten letter from David Herbert, Chief Editor at Studio Vista, to Maurice de Sausmarez, asking de Sausmarez if he might be interested in producing a book on modern art based on the colour blocks...
Spare photographs for 'Basic Design'
1963
Four black and white photographs of three-dimensional constructions, which were prepared for 'Basic Design: The Dynamics of Visual Form' by Maurice de Sausmarez but not used in the final publication. ...
Photograph of Maurice de Sausmarez
c. 1963
Undated black and white photographic portrait of Maurice de Sausmarez wearing a smock and sat in front of one of his paintings on an easel. Stamped with the copyright of Nicholas Flower of 128 Kensing...
Draft plates for 'Basic Design'
1963
Five draft plates for 'Basic Design: The Dynamics of Visual Form' by Maurice de Sausmarez, including two colour plates, two black and white proofs and one hand drawn diagram in black ink.
Photographic negatives
c. 1963
Two loose and one booklet of photographic negatives for the plates used to illustrate the book 'Basic Design: The Dynamics of Visual Form' by Maurice de Sausmarez.
Photographs of student work
c. 1963
Three undated black and white photographs three-dimensional work by students, likely from Hornsey College of Art and taught by either Maurice de Sausmarez or Peter Green, as preparatory images for tho...
Diagrams
c. 1963
Diagrams prepared for use as plates by N.V. Drukkerij Koch & Knuttel to illustrate the book 'Basic Design: The Dynamics of Visual Form' by Maurice de Sausmarez.
Draft captions
c.1963
Undated draft typewritten captions for the plates used to illustrate the book 'Basic Design: The Dynamics of Visual Form' by Maurice de Sausmarez, including handwritten annotations and corrections.