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The Birth of Light

THOMAS, Edgar Herbert

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Collection

Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales

Item Number

NMW A 3640

Creation/Production

THOMAS, Edgar Herbert

Acquisition

Bequest, 1/12/1924

Techniques

Mixed media on board

Techniques (fine art)

Art dept - fine

Fine Art - painting

Material

Pencil

Bodycolour

Board

Location

In store

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