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The dying nun

JOHN, Gwen

The dying nun
Image: By permission of Amgueddfa Cymru — Museum Wales
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Details

Collection

Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales

Item Number

NMW A 15493

Creation/Production

JOHN, Gwen

Acquisition

Purchase, 29/7/1976

Measurements

Height (cm): 31.3
Width (cm): 23.9

Techniques

Conté crayon on paper
Drawings and watercolours
Fine Art - works on paper

Material

Conté crayon
Paper

Location

In store
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Tags

  • Drawing
  • Female Figure
  • Fine Art
  • John, Gwen
  • Life And Death
  • Nun
  • Woman Artist
  • Works On Paper

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