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Object details

Category
Art
Related period
Second World War (content)
Creator
Mount, Cyril
Production date
1992
Place made
Great Britain
Materials

Support: canvas

medium: oil

Dimensions

Support: Height 920 mm, Width 1045 mm

Frame: Height 1000 mm, Width 1100 mm, 40

Catalogue number
Art.IWM ART 17111

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