William Roberts

Study for ‘The Garden of Eden’

c.1926

© The estate of William Roberts

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Artist: William Roberts 1895–1980
Medium: Graphite and charcoal on paper
Dimensions: 102 x 127 mm
Collection: Tate
Acquisition: Accepted by HM Government in lieu of inheritance tax and allocated to Tate 2007
Reference: T12662

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