Cecil Collins

The Joy of the Fool

1944

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Artist: Cecil Collins 1908–1989
Medium: Roneo print on paper
Dimensions: Image: 308 × 206 mm
Collection: Tate
Acquisition: Presented by Elisabeth and Cecil Collins 1979
Reference: P01899

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