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Head of a Child

JOHN, Augustus

© Estate of Augustus John. All Rights Reserved 2025/Bridgeman Images/Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales

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Collection

Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales

Item Number

NMW A 15987

Creation/Production

JOHN, Augustus

Date:

Acquisition

Purchase, 11/9/1972

Measurements

Height (cm): 45.8

Width (cm): 29.2

Techniques

chalk on paper

drawings and watercolours

Fine Art - works on paper

Material

red chalk

textured paper

Location

In store

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