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Sketches of a Unicorn

JOHN, Augustus

© Estate of Augustus John. All Rights Reserved 2025/Bridgeman Images/Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
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Details

Collection

Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales

Item Number

NMW A 18384

Creation/Production

JOHN, Augustus
Date:

Acquisition

Purchase, 11/9/1972

Measurements

Height (cm): 25.4
Width (cm): 35.4

Techniques

pen and ink on paper
ink on paper
drawings and watercolours
Fine Art - works on paper

Material

pen
black ink
thick paper

Location

In store
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  • Animal
  • Animals And Plants
  • Art And Design Movements
  • Drawing
  • Fine Art
  • John, Augustus
  • Mythical Creature
  • Mythology And Fantasy
  • Post 1900
  • Welsh Connection
  • Works On Paper

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