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Illusions fallen to Earth

RODIN, Auguste

© Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales

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Collection

Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales

Item Number

NMW A 2508

Creation/Production

RODIN, Auguste

Date: 1895 ca

Acquisition

Gift, 30/9/1940

Given by Gwendoline Davies

Measurements

Height (cm): 182.9

Height (in): 72

Material

bronze

Location

Gallery 16

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