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Head and Shoulders of a Man

JOHN, Augustus
Head and Shoulders of a Man
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 15994

Creation/Production

JOHN, Augustus
1878-1961
Role: Artist

Acquisition

Purchase, 11/9/1972

Measurements

Height (cm): 40.8
Width (cm): 31.8

Techniques

Chalk on paper
Drawings and watercolours
Fine Art - works on paper

Material

Red chalk
Brown chalk
White chalk
Paper

Location

In store - verified by J Carver
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  • Drawing
  • Fine Art
  • Man
  • Post 1900
  • Unnamed Portrait
  • Welsh Connection
  • Works On Paper

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