Drawings (visual works)

Part of Material relating to Gerard V Murphy, former GSA student

A watercolour painting featuring a monocot plant with crimson stems, leaves, and buds. Includes annotations of student registration no. ("No. 71") and signed "G. Murphy".

Murphy, Gerard V

Study of a plant with white flowers

Part of Material relating to Gerard V Murphy, former GSA student

A watercolour floral study depicting a plant with clusters of white flowers, presumed to be bird-cherry. Includes annotations of student registration no. ("No. 71") and signed "G. Murphy".

Murphy, Gerard V

Study of lilies

Part of Material relating to Gerard V Murphy, former GSA student

A watercolour painting depicting bloomed lily flowers and green bulbs on an upright stem, along with cross sections of a single flower on the left.

Murphy, Gerard V

Drawing of anemone flowers

Part of Material relating to Gerard V Murphy, former GSA student

A watercolour painting depicting three brightly coloured anemone flowers with distinctive leaves, marked the probable creation date '17/10/34' on the back.

Murphy, Gerard V

Drawing of sunflowers

Part of Material relating to Gerard V Murphy, former GSA student

A watercolour painting illustrating sunflowers from multiple angles.

Murphy, Gerard V

Study of holly and a young plant

Part of Material relating to Gerard V Murphy, former GSA student

Botanical watercolour studies of Holly in fruit and a young green plant.

Murphy, Gerard V

Drawing of dead leaves

Part of Material relating to Gerard V Murphy, former GSA student

A light brown-coloured drawing, probably concerning dead leaves in the autumn.

Murphy, Gerard V

Pattern designs

DC 084/3
Subfonds
1934-1935

Part of Material relating to Gerard V Murphy, former GSA student

15 painted pattern designs featuring floral, organic, and geometric motifs, including one book cover design for 'Gulliver's Travels' by Jonathan Swift. Most of these designs are likely intended for use in wallpaper, textiles, or graphics, and attached to black backing paper. Some include annotations of student registration no. ("No. 71") and signed "Gerard Murphy."

Murphy, Gerard V

Floral pattern design

Part of Material relating to Gerard V Murphy, former GSA student

A pattern design featuring a repeating arrangement of flowers in opposite directions in alternate rows.

Murphy, Gerard V

Strapwork designs

DC 084/3/10
Item
1934-1935

Part of Material relating to Gerard V Murphy, former GSA student

Three ornamental designs featuring symmetric strapworks in rectangular frames. Includes annotations of student registration no. ("No. 71") and signed "Gerard Murphy."

Murphy, Gerard V

Plant pattern design

DC 084/3/11
Item
1934-1935

Part of Material relating to Gerard V Murphy, former GSA student

A pattern design featuring a repeating motif of plants with purple-coloured stems, blue-toned leaves, and green petals.

Murphy, Gerard V

Ornamental pattern design

DC 084/3/12
Item
1934-1935

Part of Material relating to Gerard V Murphy, former GSA student

A painted pattern design with two repeating decorative motifs intersected by diamond shapes.

Murphy, Gerard V

Oblique pattern design

DC 084/3/13
Item
1934-1935

Part of Material relating to Gerard V Murphy, former GSA student

A multi-coloured oblique pattern design with fruits and trees repeatedly intersected. Includes annotations of student registration no. ("No. 71") and signed "Gerard Murphy."

Murphy, Gerard V

Study of pattern designs

DC 084/3/14
Item
1934-1935

Part of Material relating to Gerard V Murphy, former GSA student

Eight aligned decorative strips illustrating organic, geometric, or strapwork-style pattern designs.

Murphy, Gerard V

Botanical pattern design

DC 084/3/15
Item
1934-1935

Part of Material relating to Gerard V Murphy, former GSA student

A botanical pattern design painted in shades of yellow, green, and blue. Student registration no. ("No. 71") and signed "G. Murphy." on the back of paper.

Murphy, Gerard V

Flower pattern design

Part of Material relating to Gerard V Murphy, former GSA student

A flower pattern design repeatedly arranged in vertical and horizontal directions

Murphy, Gerard V

Squared pattern design

Part of Material relating to Gerard V Murphy, former GSA student

A square-shaped design featuring identical floral motifs in a grid pattern.

Murphy, Gerard V

Floral wallpaper design

Part of Material relating to Gerard V Murphy, former GSA student

A painted pattern design featuring floral motifs with vertical lines, potentially intended for wallpaper. Includes annotations of student registration no. ("No. 71") and signed "Gerard Murphy."

Murphy, Gerard V

Graphical pattern design

Part of Material relating to Gerard V Murphy, former GSA student

A painted graphical pattern design illustrating a sequence of figures with wavy lines. Includes annotations of student registration no. ("No. 71") and signed "Gerard Murphy."

Murphy, Gerard V

Symmetrical figure pattern design

Part of Material relating to Gerard V Murphy, former GSA student

A pattern design with vertically aligned symmetrical figures. Includes annotations of student registration no. ("No. 71") and signed "Gerard Murphy."

Murphy, Gerard V

Geometric pattern design

Part of Material relating to Gerard V Murphy, former GSA student

A painted pattern design with interlocked geometric figures. Includes annotations of student registration no. ("No. 71") and signed "Gerard Murphy."

Murphy, Gerard V

Organic pattern design

Part of Material relating to Gerard V Murphy, former GSA student

A diamond shaped organic pattern design. Includes annotations of student registration no. ("No. 71") and signed "Gerard Murphy."

Murphy, Gerard V

Book cover for Gulliver's Travels

Part of Material relating to Gerard V Murphy, former GSA student

A coloured book jacket design for "Gulliver's Travels" by Jonathan Swift, featuring a human motif in a geometric pattern. Includes annotations of student registration no. ("No. 71") and signed "G. Murphy."

Murphy, Gerard V

Architectural drawings

DC 084/4
Subfonds
1935-1936

Part of Material relating to Gerard V Murphy, former GSA student

Three architectural sketches illustrating Tomb of Galla Placidia and a Gothic window design. Stamped "The Glasgow School of Architecture, Session 1935-36."

Murphy, Gerard V

Architectural drawing of tomb of Galla Placidia

Part of Material relating to Gerard V Murphy, former GSA student

Three drawings (3 on 1 sheet) illustrating the front and side elevations, as well as the floor plan of the Tomb of Galla Placidia, an ancient Roman building in Ravenna, Italy. Stamped "The Glasgow School of Architecture, Session 1935-36."

Murphy, Gerard V

Perspective sketch of Galla Placidia

Part of Material relating to Gerard V Murphy, former GSA student

A one-point perspective drawing depicting the side elevation of Galla Placidia. Stamped "The Glasgow School of Architecture, Session 1935-36."

Murphy, Gerard V

Drawing of gothic window

Part of Material relating to Gerard V Murphy, former GSA student

A pencil drawing illustrating a decorative Gothic window, accompanied by the annotation "Gothic Window, Decorated Period" and stamped "The Glasgow School of Architecture, Session 1935-36."

Murphy, Gerard V

Life sketches

DC 084/5
Subfonds
c1934-1938

Part of Material relating to Gerard V Murphy, former GSA student

18 life sketches depicting male and female figures. The majority are not dated or marked while a few pieces signed "G. Murphy." Some are attached to backing paper. Potentially worked in a drawing class at Glasgow School of Art.

Murphy, Gerard V

Drawing of a woman with bent knees

DC 084/15/18
Item
c1934-1938

Part of Material relating to Gerard V Murphy, former GSA student

A life sketch featuring a woman with bent knees, viewed from the back. The sheet is numbered 790.

Murphy, Gerard V

Drawing of a man

Part of Material relating to Gerard V Murphy, former GSA student

A study of male model potentially from a drawing class at Glasgow School of Art. Includes annotations of student registration no. ("No. 71") signed "G. Murphy" and dated 1935.

Murphy, Gerard V

Portrait of an old woman

DC 084/5/10
Item
c1934-1938

Part of Material relating to Gerard V Murphy, former GSA student

A life sketch portraying an old woman.

Murphy, Gerard V

Portrait of an old man

DC 084/5/11
Item
c1934-1938

Part of Material relating to Gerard V Murphy, former GSA student

A small-sized life sketch portraying an old man. The sheet is attached to backing paper.

Murphy, Gerard V

Portrait of a woman with folded arms

DC 084/5/12
Item
c1934-1938

Part of Material relating to Gerard V Murphy, former GSA student

A life sketch with slight traces of white chalk, portraying a woman with folded arms.

Murphy, Gerard V

Female nude sketch

DC 084/5/13
Item
c1934-1938

Part of Material relating to Gerard V Murphy, former GSA student

A life sketch portraying a nude female figure viewed from the back.

Murphy, Gerard V

Male model sketch

DC 084/5/14
Item
c1934-1938

Part of Material relating to Gerard V Murphy, former GSA student

A life sketch of a male model, possibly from a drawing class at the Glasgow School of Art.

Murphy, Gerard V

Drawing of a female nude

DC 084/5/15
Item
c1934-1938

Part of Material relating to Gerard V Murphy, former GSA student

A life sketch featuring a female nude figure seated in an armchair.

Murphy, Gerard V

Portrait of a woman

DC 084/5/16
Item
c1934-1938

Part of Material relating to Gerard V Murphy, former GSA student

A life sketch portraying a woman.

Murphy, Gerard V

Study of a seated woman

DC 084/5/17
Item
c1934-1938

Part of Material relating to Gerard V Murphy, former GSA student

A life sketch with slight traces of white chalk, featuring a nude woman seated on a chair. Another sketch of a woman sitting on a box on verso.

Murphy, Gerard V

Study of a standing male

DC 084/5/2
Item
1934-09-28

Part of Material relating to Gerard V Murphy, former GSA student

A study of a standing male nude, featuring three sketches depicting torsion of the body, and five sketches focusing on feet and arms. Includes annotations of student registration no. ("No. 71") signed "G. Murphy" and dated "28/9/34." Also marked "G.C."

Murphy, Gerard V

Study of a male figure

Part of Material relating to Gerard V Murphy, former GSA student

A meticulously observed full-length life study capturing a male figure in a seductive pose, featured white chalk traces. Includes an annotation of student registration no. ("No. 114") and numbered "137."

Murphy, Gerard V

Drawing of a man with a bucket

DC 084/5/4
Item
c1934-1938

Part of Material relating to Gerard V Murphy, former GSA student

A full-length figure drawing depicting a man holding a bucket, viewed from the back. The sheet is cut to fit the figure size and attached to backing paper.

Murphy, Gerard V

Study of a standing male figure

Part of Material relating to Gerard V Murphy, former GSA student

A full-length figure study focusing on the angle of legs. Includes an annotation of student registration no. ("No. 192.")

Murphy, Gerard V

Drawing of a male figure

Part of Material relating to Gerard V Murphy, former GSA student

A full-length life drawing featuring a standing man. The sheet is attached to backing paper. Includes an annotation of student registration no. ("No. 192.")

Murphy, Gerard V

Drawing of a standing man