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JAMES, Merlin

© Merlin James/Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
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The main shape in this abstract painting is an oval shape, which Merlin James described as a recurring motif in his work, but is one that he does not altogether understand.


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Collection

Derek Williams Trust / Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales

Item Number

NMW A(L) 1609

Creation/Production

JAMES, Merlin
Date: 2009

Measurements

Height (cm): 62.5
Width (cm): 51

Techniques

acrylic on canvas
Techniques (fine art)
art dept - fine
Fine Art - painting

Material

acrylic

Location

In store
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Tags

  • Abstract
  • Art And Design Movements
  • Derek Williams Trust Collection
  • Fine Art
  • Fine Art Loan
  • James, Merlin
  • Painting

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