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- Keith Vaughan 1912–1977
- Title
- Abstract drawing of a squatting naked figure clutching their genitals and exposed intestines
- Date
- [1943–6]
- Medium
- Ink, watercolour paint and pastel on paper
- Dimensions
- 245 × 365 mm (drawing), 265 × 380 mm (mount)
- Description
- Inscribed on the back, 'BDC4'. This is probably related to'Communication of Hate'.
- Format
- Artwork - on paper, unique
- Collection
- Tate Archive
- Acquisition
- Purchased by the archive from Thos. Agnew and Sons Ltd in November 1990
- Reference
- TGA 9013/1/45
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