Sir Eduardo Paolozzi

37. A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Airport

1972

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In Tate Britain

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Artist: Sir Eduardo Paolozzi 1924–2005
Part of: Bunk
Medium: Screenprint and lithograph on paper
Dimensions: Support: 291 x 389 mm
Collection: Tate
Acquisition: Presented by the artist 1972
Reference: P02057

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