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Plaisirs et Miseres des Courtisanes

JOHN, Augustus

Plaisirs et Miseres des Courtisanes
Image: © Estate of Augustus John. All Rights Reserved 2025/Bridgeman Images/Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
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Details

Collection

Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales

Item Number

NMW A 21854

Creation/Production

JOHN, Augustus

Acquisition

Gift, 8/9/1977

Measurements

Height (cm): 37
Width (cm): 26.7

Techniques

Ink and charcoal on paper

Material

Ink
Charcoal
Paper

Location

In store
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Tags

  • Contemporary Life
  • Drawing
  • Female Nude
  • Fine Art
  • John, Augustus
  • Post 1900
  • Welsh Connection
  • Works On Paper

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