graphite & putty eraser, with watercolour pencil/30x21cm
Today’s randomly-chosen man-of-the-moment is a depiction of Joachim
Streich, of the much-missed East Germany, who was represented in sticker form in both the FKS & Panini ‘World
Cup 1974’ collectors’ albums that form the visual basis of this drawing project.
A memorable name from the televised coverage of the Finals, Streich
played in four of the East Germans’ six matches during the tournament - missing
the historic first-ever meeting with (& glorious 1 – 0 victory over) West Germany
& the Second Round defeat to Holland - & scored twice, in their first
& last fixtures, against Australia & Argentina.
An anecdotal reference to Streich’s club career can be found here, from
earlier this year, amongst the football club badge collection.
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