British Playwright and Dramatist

British Playwright and Dramatist, 1953, papier-mâché, rope, and putty, 16 x 9 x 7 inches

British Playwright and Dramatist, 1953, papier-mâché, rope, and putty, 16 x 9 x 7 inches

Name/Title

British Playwright and Dramatist

Entry/Object ID

225

Artwork Details

Medium

Papier-mâché, rope, and putty

Made/Created

Artist

Paul Harris

Date made

1953

Edition

Edition Size

1 of 1

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Previous PH Estate Inventory Number

Other Number

8.00

Dimensions

Height

16 in

Width

9 in

Depth

7 in

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Relationships

Related Entries

General Notes

Note Type

Remarks

Note

Chronology Excerpt: “Moves with his family to Jamaica, British West Indies where he begins his teaching career at the Quaker School in Highgate and later at Knox College, Sepalding, Jamaica. ‘Although Harris’ artwork creativity expanded in Jamaica, particularly his series of masks, including <i>British Playwright and Dramatist</i>,’ Christopher Harris remembers, ‘the family's shaky finances were aided by loans and gifts from Meme’s family. For Harris this was intolerable, and the family moved back to the United States.’”

Create Date

August 27, 2025

Update Date

September 16, 2026