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As one explores the area around Killarney one cannot fail the see what has for centuries been the main mode of travel and delivery of goods. The donkey and cart. County Kerry. Ireland

HURN, David

© David Hurn / Magnum Photos / Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales

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Collection

Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales

Item Number

NMW A 57014

Creation/Production

HURN, David

Date: 2016

Acquisition

Gift, 25/4/2017

Donated by David Hurn, 2017

Measurements

(): h(cm) image size:21.8

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(): w(cm) image size:32.9

(): w(cm)

(): h(cm) paper size:33

(): w(cm) paper size:48.2

Techniques

Digital Pigment Print

Material

Archival paper

Location

In store

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