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JOHN, Augustus

© 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 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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Tags

  • Art And Design Movements
  • Female Figure
  • Fine Art
  • John, Augustus
  • People
  • Post 1900
  • Welsh Connection
  • Works On Paper

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