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The Passing of the Soul

HANCOCK, John
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Collection

Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales

Item Number

NMW A 18987

Creation/Production

HANCOCK, John
See also J. Davidson
Role: Artist

Measurements

Height (cm): 25.8
Width (cm): 49.9

Material

Watercolour
Bodycolour
Ink
Paper

Location

In store
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Tags

  • Allegory
  • Fine Art
  • Post 1900
  • Snake
  • Symbolism
  • Watercolour
  • Works On Paper

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