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The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil in the Welsh village of Aberfan

HURN, David

The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil in the Welsh village of Aberfan
Image: © David Hurn / Magnum Photos / Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
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Details

Collection

Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales

Item Number

NMW A 56213

Creation/Production

HURN, David
Date: 2014

Acquisition

Gift, 25/4/2017
Donated by David Hurn, 2017

Techniques

Digital Pigment Print

Material

Paper

Location

In store
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  • Active In The 21St Century
  • Art And Design Movements
  • Coal Mining
  • Fine Art
  • Hurn David
  • Industry And Work
  • Landscape Features
  • Photograph
  • Works On Paper

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