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The Tears of the Mothers

HANCOCK, John
The Tears of the Mothers
Image: By permission of Amgueddfa Cymru — Museum Wales
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Details

Collection

Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales

Item Number

NMW A 16831

Creation/Production

HANCOCK, John
See also J. Davidson
Role: Artist

Acquisition

Gift, 1/2/1940

Measurements

Height (cm): 37.4
Width (cm): 21.2

Techniques

Ink and gum arabic on paper

Material

Ink
Gum arabic
Paper

Location

In conservation
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Tags

  • Allegory
  • Drawing
  • Female Figure
  • Fine Art
  • Sadness And Grief
  • Stars
  • Works On Paper

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