Josef Herman

Sketch of a view of the village, Ystradgynlais

[1953–4]

Josef Herman, ‘Sketch of a view of the village, Ystradgynlais’ [1953–4] — © The estate of Josef Herman

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Created by: Josef Herman 1911–2000
Title: Sketch of a view of the village, Ystradgynlais
Date: [1953–4]
Medium: Ink on paper
Dimensions: 178 × 230 mm
Description: Inscribed 'The painting done later after this drawing in the Roland Coll'.
Format: Artwork - on paper, unique
Collection: Tate Archive
Acquisition: Presented to the Archive by Josef Herman, March 1983.
Reference: TGA 835/102

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One hundred and fifty nine drawings and watercolours by Josef Herman TGA 835 (159)

Sketch of a view of the village, Ystradgynlais TGA 835/102

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