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Costume designs for the Welsh National Opera

Alexander, McPHERSON
Costume designs for the Welsh National Opera
Image: © Alexander Mcpherson/Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
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Collection

Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales

Item Number

NMW A 21842

Creation/Production

Alexander, McPHERSON
Costume designer, designed for Welsh National Opera during the late 1970s
Role: Artist
Period: 1978

Measurements

Height (cm): 56
Width (cm): 38.4

Material

Watercolour
Gum arabic
Felt-tip pen
Pencil
Paper

Location

In store - verified by J Carver
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Tags

  • Bow
  • Design
  • Fine Art
  • Hat
  • Male Figure
  • Opera
  • Post 1945
  • Suit
  • Theatrical Costume And Fancy Dress
  • White
  • Works On Paper

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