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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

1964

Medium: Graphite on paper
Dimensions: 178 x 127 mm
Museum: Tate

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