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Object details

Category
Art
Related period
Second World War (production), Second World War (content)
Creator
Mann, W N
Production date
1941
Materials

Support: canvas

medium: oil

Dimensions

Support: Height 403 mm, Width 510 mm

Catalogue number
Art.IWM ART LD 6497

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