Josef Herman

Sketch of three miners on the road at sundown

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Created by: Josef Herman 1911–2000
Title: Sketch of three miners on the road at sundown
Date: Date not known
Medium: Graphite on paper
Dimensions: 180 × 229 mm
Description: Study for painting
Format: Artwork - on paper, unique
Collection: Tate Archive
Acquisition: Presented to the Archive by Josef Herman, March 1983.
Reference: TGA 835/33

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

Sketch of three miners on the road at sundown TGA 835/33

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