The rug maker Accession Number: ART26885

Description

A sketch believed to have been submitted by the artist as an example of his work when he applied for an appointment as a war artist.

Details

Accession Number
ART26885
Classification
Art
Object Type
Work on paper
Physical Description
Medium: pencil on paper
Measurement
Overall: 26.6 cm x 22.8 cm
Medium
pencil on paper
Date Made
1943
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
acquired 1949
Copyright
AWM copyright

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