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The Modesty of Genius

du MAURIER, G.L.P.B.
The Modesty of Genius
Image: By permission of Amgueddfa Cymru — Museum Wales
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Collection

Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales

Item Number

NMW A 16363

Creation/Production

du MAURIER, G.L.P.B.
Full name: George Louis Palmella Busson du Maurier
Role: Artist

Measurements

Height (cm): 26.2
Width (cm): 16

Material

Ink
Thick paper

Location

In store
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Tags

  • Caricature And Satire
  • Drawing
  • Evening And Formal Wear
  • Fine Art
  • Man
  • Works On Paper

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