Josef Herman

Sketch of two seated miners and a miner pushing a coal truck

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Created by: Josef Herman 1911–2000
Title: Sketch of two seated miners and a miner pushing a coal truck
Date: Date not known
Medium: Ink on paper
Dimensions: 255 x 167 mm
Format: Artwork - on paper, unique
Collection: Tate Archive
Acquisition: Presented to the Archive by Josef Herman, March 1983.
Reference: TGA 835/130

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

Sketch of two seated miners and a miner pushing a coal truck TGA 835/130

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