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The Precipice

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 19630

Creation/Production

JOHN, Augustus
Date:

Acquisition

Gift, 11/10/1920
Given by Augustus John

Measurements

(): h(cm) plate size:14.1
(): h(cm)
(): w(cm) plate size:13
(): w(cm)
Height (cm): 28.6
Width (cm): 23.1

Techniques

etching on paper
Etching
Intaglio printing
prints
Fine Art - works on paper

Material

ink
Paper

Location

In store
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Tags

  • Allegory
  • Art And Design Movements
  • Female Nude
  • Fine Art
  • John, Augustus
  • Mythology And Fantasy
  • People
  • Post 1900
  • Prints
  • Works On Paper

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