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George Frederic Watts
Study for 'Life's Illusions'. Verso: Study for 'Life's Illusions'
c.1849
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George Frederic Watts,
Study for 'Life's Illusions'. Verso: Study for 'Life's Illusions'
c.1849
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Artist
George Frederic Watts
(1817‑1904)
Title
Study for 'Life's Illusions'. Verso: Study for 'Life's Illusions'
Date
c.1849
Medium
Crayon and graphite on paper. Verso: crayon and graphite on paper
Dimensions
support: 320 x 265 mm
Collection
Tate
Acquisition
Bequeathed by Sir Brinsley Ford through the Art Fund 2002
Reference
T07812
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