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The Chess Players

EVANS, Merlyn Oliver

© Merlyn Oliver Evans/Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
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Details

Collection

Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales

Item Number

NMW A 29586

Creation/Production

EVANS, Merlyn Oliver
Date: 1949-1951

Acquisition

Gift, 1/1/1980
Given by Margerie Evans

Measurements

(): h(cm) sheet size:80.1
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(): w(cm) sheet size:67.6
(): w(cm)
(): h(cm) plate size:40.8
(): h(cm)
(): w(cm) plate size:41
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Techniques

etching and aquatint on paper
Mixed technique
Intaglio printing
prints
Fine Art - works on paper

Location

In store
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Tags

  • Art And Design Movements
  • Chess
  • Evans, Merlyn Oliver
  • Fine Art
  • Representational
  • Sport And Leisure
  • Works On Paper

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