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Head of a Woman

JOHN, Augustus

Head of a Woman
Image: © Estate of Augustus John. All Rights Reserved 2025/Bridgeman Images/Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
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Details

Collection

Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales

Item Number

NMW A 17891

Creation/Production

JOHN, Augustus

Acquisition

Purchase, 11/9/1972

Measurements

Height (cm): 25.5
Width (cm): 20.2

Techniques

Pen and ink on paper
Ink on paper
Drawings and watercolours
Fine Art - works on paper

Material

Pen
Black ink
Paper

Location

In store - verified by J Carver
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Tags

  • Drawing
  • Female Figure
  • Fine Art
  • John, Augustus
  • Post 1900
  • Unnamed Portrait
  • Welsh Connection
  • Works On Paper

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