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The Jail

EVANS, Merlyn
The Jail
Image: © Merlyn Oliver Evans/Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
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Details

Collection

Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales

Item Number

NMW A 29599

Creation/Production

EVANS, Merlyn
1910-1973
Role: Artist
Period: 1952

Acquisition

Gift, 1/1/1980

Measurements

h(cm) sheet size:56.6
h(cm)
w(cm) sheet size:71.5
w(cm)
h(cm) plate size:34.7
h(cm)
w(cm) plate size:49.7
w(cm)

Techniques

Etching and aquatint on paper
Mixed technique
Intaglio printing
Prints
Fine Art - works on paper

Location

In store
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Tags

  • Fine Art
  • Jail, Prison
  • Monochrome
  • Representational
  • Works On Paper

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