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Study for ‘Guarding the Masterpiece’ by William Roberts — VisualArtsDB

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Study for ‘Guarding the Masterpiece’

Study for ‘Guarding the Masterpiece’

Study for ‘Guarding the Masterpiece’

William Roberts

1978

Medium: Graphite and watercolour on paper
Dimensions: support: 133 x 178 mm
Museum: Tate

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