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The Chess Players

EVANS, Merlyn
The Chess Players
Image: © Merlyn Oliver Evans/Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
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Collection

Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales

Item Number

NMW A 29586

Creation/Production

EVANS, Merlyn
1910-1973
Role: Artist
Period: 1949-1951

Measurements

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

Location

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  • Chess
  • Fine Art
  • Representational
  • Works On Paper

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