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The Big Grotto

JOHN, Augustus
The Big Grotto
Image: © Estate of Augustus John. All Rights Reserved 2025/Bridgeman Images/Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
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Collection

Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales

Item Number

NMW A 19624

Creation/Production

JOHN, Augustus
1878-1961
Role: Artist
Period: 1906

Measurements

Height (cm): 7.6
Width (cm): 7.9

Material

Ink
Paper

Location

In store
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Tags

  • Female Figure
  • Fine Art
  • Landscape
  • Post 1900
  • Welsh Connection
  • Works On Paper

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