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Forty one sketches, prints and one unfinished oil painting by Dorothy Brett
Forty one sketches and prints by Dorothy Brett
Sketch of a female nude reclining with a book

The Hon. Dorothy Brett

Sketch of a female nude reclining with a book

1921

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Created by: The Hon. Dorothy Brett 1883–1977
Title: Sketch of a female nude reclining with a book
Date: 1921
Medium: Watercolour and graphite on paper on card
Dimensions: 440 × 313 mm
Description: Sketch in graphite and watercolour, of a reclining female nude, with one arm behind her head, and the other holding a book. The background is composed of various shades of green watercolour wash. Dated and inscribed 'Debrett' at the bottom.
Format: Artwork - on paper, unique
Collection: Tate Archive
Acquisition: Purchased from Alan Cowie, London, 2017
Reference: TGA 20188/1/4

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Forty one sketches, prints and one unfinished oil painting by Dorothy Brett TGA 20188 (41)
- Forty one sketches and prints by Dorothy Brett TGA 20188/1 (41)
- - Sketch of a female nude reclining with a book TGA 20188/1/4