Poster — I Like it. What is it?, Anthony Burrill, Rye, 2004-2011
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
2004-2011
Poster — I Like it. What is it?, Anthony Burrill, Rye, 2004-2011 is an object recorded by Victoria and Albert Museum, dated 2004-2011. The museum's brief description reads: 'I Like it. What is it?'; letterpress poster by Anthony Burrill; Rye, 2004-2011. Museum description: Woodblock letterpress print on recycled paper, bearing the words 'I Like it. What is it?', in black on an orange ground. The museum record gives material recorded as recycled paper, printing ink; measurements Height 76 cm; Width 53 cm; place associated: Rye; maker recorded: Anthony Burrill. These details come from the holding museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Historical context
The work of designer Anthony Burrill moves from traditional letterpress to experiments with digital technology. He has been described as the 'godfather of the graphic art scene' - referring to the trend for graphic designers to self-publish poster and graphic artefacts that are marketed directly to the public as opposed to being commissioned by commercial clients.
Physical characteristics
- Material
- recycled paper, printing ink
- Dimensions
- Height 76 cm; Width 53 cm
Technical characteristics
- Technique
- woodblock letterpress on recycled paper
- Maker recorded
- Anthony Burrill
- Place recorded
- Rye
Identification
- Museum object name
- Poster
- Museum object number
- E.411-2011
- Museum system number
- O1260429
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: confirm materials, dimensions, maker and wider type against the holding institution and a specialist reference.