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AYRTON, Michael

© Estate of Michael Ayrton
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Collection

Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales

Item Number

NMW A 1804

Creation/Production

AYRTON, Michael
Date: 1942

Acquisition

Gift, 7/1/1948
Given by War Artists Advisory Committee

Measurements

Height (cm): 36.8
Width (cm): 48
Height (in): 14
Width (in): 18

Techniques

mixed media on paper
drawings and watercolours
Fine Art - works on paper

Material

graphite
black crayon
bodycolour
red chalk
ink
Paper

Location

In store
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  • Ayrton, Michael
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