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Artwork; Tramlines, by William Kurelek, 1952

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Reference number
1990/118
Description
This painting is by the prolific Canadian artist William Kurelek (1927–77). It was bought by London Transport in 1952, shortly after the last trams ran through the City. Kurelek's image depicts a team of workmen digging up a cobbled street amidst the busy London traffic. He captures a glimpse of the work involved in removing the disused tram tracks.
Artist
Dates
1952
Collection
Object type
  • Artwork
Location
Topics
Completeness
61%
  • Physical description

    Dimensions
    AttributeValue
    Height
    890mm
    Width
    1042mm
    Item content
    AttributeValue
    Object title
    Tramlines
    Design
    AttributeValue
    Medium
    Gouache
  • People involved

    RolePerson(s) involved
    Artist
    William Kurelek, 1952