Three printed graphic designs featuring school magazine covers, annotated "Motherwell R.C. H.G. School Magazine." and attached to textured backing paper. This work was used as teaching material in schools in Scotland, as marked the level of students "Fifth year."
Three ornamental designs featuring symmetric strapworks in rectangular frames. Includes annotations of student registration no. ("No. 71") and signed "Gerard Murphy."
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."
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".
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."
Diverse studies illustrating human anatomy, including facial muscles and bones, the collarbone, an eye, and muscles of the upper body. Includes annotations of student registration no. ("No. 71") and signed "G. Murphy".
A sheet of anatomical sketches depicting the bones and muscles of the human lower body, divided into nine sections. Includes annotations of student registration no. ("No. 71") and signed "G. Murphy".
Four pieces of teaching examples for pattern designs, attached to backing paper. These pattern designs were used as teaching materials in schools in Scotland, as marked the level of students "Second year."
Seven pieces of teaching examples for basic pattern designs, attached to backing paper. This work was used as teaching material in schools in Scotland, as marked the level of students "Primary 5-7."
Seven pattern designs examples are attached to backing paper. This work was used as teaching material in schools in Scotland during Murphy's career as an art teacher.
Nine pieces of teaching examples for printmaking, attached to backing paper. These prints appear to be intended as teaching materials in schools in Scotland, as marked the level of students "Third year."
Four pieces of teaching examples for pattern designs, attached to backing paper. These pattern designs were created for possibly textiles and used as teaching materials in schools in Scotland, as marked the level of students "First year."
Four pieces of teaching examples for printmaking, attached to backing paper. These woodcut prints were created using potentially intaglio and relief printing techniques. Also used as teaching materials in schools in Scotland, as marked with the level of students "Sixth year."
Two multicolour-printed pieces of teaching examples for printmaking, attached to backing paper. These prints illustrate the heroic myth of Saint George slaying a dragon. Also used as teaching materials in schools in Scotland, as marked with the level of students "Sixth year."
Five pieces of teaching examples for printmaking, attached to backing paper. A few prints were created using both intaglio and relief printing techniques, while the others are relief prints. Also used as teaching materials in schools in Scotland, as marked the level of students "Fifth year."
Nine pieces of teaching examples for printmaking, attached to backing paper. These woodcut-printed examples include two pattern designs and seven printed drawings. Also used as teaching materials in schools in Scotland, as marked the level of students "Fourth year."