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The Lion Tamer

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 19480

Creation/Production

JOHN, Augustus

Date:

Acquisition

Purchase, 11/9/1972

Measurements

Height (cm): 42.4

Width (cm): 27.6

Techniques

pen, ink and watercolour on paper

Material

pen

ink

wash

bodycolour

Paper

Location

In store

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