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Nun holding a book, seen from behind

JOHN, Gwen

Nun holding a book, seen from behind
Image: By permission of Amgueddfa Cymru — Museum Wales
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Collection

Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales

Item Number

NMW A 5509

Creation/Production

JOHN, Gwen

Acquisition

Purchase, 29/7/1976

Measurements

Height (cm): 8.3
Width (cm): 6.3
Height (in): 3
Width (in): 2

Location

In store
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  • Female Figure
  • Fine Art
  • John, Gwen
  • Nun
  • Reading
  • Woman Artist
  • Works On Paper

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