Josef Herman

‘Two Young Miners’ (Notes from a Welsh Diary)

1945

Josef Herman, ‘‘Two Young Miners’ (Notes from a Welsh Diary)’ 1945 — © The estate of Josef Herman

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Created by: Josef Herman 1911–2000
Title: ‘Two Young Miners’ (Notes from a Welsh Diary)
Date: 1945
Medium: Ink on paper
Dimensions: 190 x 252 mm
Description: Inscribed 'The pastel' after a version of this drawing in the Museum of Tel Aviv.
Format: Artwork - on paper, unique
Collection: Tate Archive
Acquisition: Presented to the Archive by Josef Herman, March 1983.
Reference: TGA 835/81

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

'Two Young Miners' (Notes from a Welsh Diary) TGA 835/81

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