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The Birth of Light

THOMAS, Edgar Herbert

The Birth of Light
Image: By permission of Amgueddfa Cymru — Museum Wales
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Details

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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Tags

  • Drawing
  • Fine Art
  • Key Design Elements
  • Light
  • Mythology And Fantasy
  • Thomas, Edgar Herbert
  • Works On Paper

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