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Sketch entitled, ‘16th cent. Nobile Ornata’

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Created by
Bernard Meninsky 1891–1950
Title
Sketch entitled, ‘16th cent. Nobile Ornata’
Date
Medium
Graphite on paper
Dimensions
245 × 203 mm
Description
Sketch of a female figure standing in costume. Includes the inscription: '16th cent. Nobile Ornata'.
Format
Artwork - on paper, unique
Collection
Tate Archive
Acquisition
Presented to Tate Archive by the Contemporary Art Society in memory of Cecily Lowenthal, 1997.
Reference
TGA 9715/1/4

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  • Sketches and notes of Bernard Meninsky TGA 9715 (204)
    • Sketches by Bernard Meninsky TGA 9715/1 (204)
      • Sketch entitled, ‘16th cent. Nobile Ornata’ TGA 9715/1/4
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