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Nun holding a book, seen from behind

JOHN, Gwen

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Collection

Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales

Item Number

NMW A 5506

Creation/Production

JOHN, Gwen
Date:

Acquisition

Purchase, 29/7/1976

Measurements

Height (cm): 8.4
Width (cm): 6.5
Height (in): 3
Width (in): 2

Techniques

mixed media on paper
drawings and watercolours
Fine Art - works on paper

Material

watercolour
gouache
pencil
Paper

Location

In store
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Tags

  • Female Figure
  • Fine Art
  • Identity
  • John, Gwen
  • Nun
  • People
  • Reading
  • Religion And Belief
  • Sport And Leisure
  • Woman Artist
  • Works On Paper

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