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Head and Shoulders of a Boy

JOHN, Augustus

Head and Shoulders of a Boy
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 15909

Creation/Production

JOHN, Augustus

Acquisition

Purchase, 11/9/1972

Measurements

Height (cm): 56.6
Width (cm): 38.6

Techniques

Chalk on paper
Drawings and watercolours
Fine Art - works on paper

Material

Black chalk
Red chalk
White chalk
Textured paper

Location

In store - verified by J Carver
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Tags

  • Boy
  • Drawing
  • Fine Art
  • John, Augustus
  • Post 1900
  • Sketch
  • Unnamed Portrait
  • Welsh Connection
  • Works On Paper

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