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."
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."
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."
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."
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."
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."
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.
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."
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."
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".
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 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."
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 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."
Three ornamental designs featuring symmetric strapworks in rectangular frames. Includes annotations of student registration no. ("No. 71") and signed "Gerard Murphy."
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."
Six pieces of teaching examples for printmaking, attached to backing paper. A few prints have been engraved with letters indicating that these prints are intended for school activity poster designs. Also used as teaching materials in schools in Scotland, as marked the level of students "Fifth year."
Seven pieces of teaching examples for pattern designs, attached to backing paper. This work was used as teaching material in schools in Scotland during Murphy's career as an art teacher.
A multi-coloured oblique pattern design with fruits and trees repeatedly intersected. Includes annotations of student registration no. ("No. 71") and signed "Gerard Murphy."
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."
Four pieces of teaching examples for pattern designs, attached to backing paper. These pattern designs, featuring an interplay of waves and geometric shapes, were used as teaching materials in schools in Scotland, as marked the level of students "First year."
Four printed graphic designs featuring school magazine covers, annotated "Coatbridge Secondary School Magazine" and "Airdrie Academy Magazine." The designs are attached to backing paper and two of them are dated 1937 and 1938. This work was used as teaching material in schools in Scotland, as marked the level of students "Fifth year."
A folder for storing plant study drawings, entitled "Plant studies." Includes annotations of student registration no. ("No. 71") and signed "G. Murphy".
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."
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."
A drawing featuring the left leg and foot bones in a lateral and back view. Includes annotations of student registration no. ("No. 71") and signed "G. Murphy".