William Roberts

The Hermit, Illustration for ‘Four Fables’ by David Roberts

c.1942

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Artist: William Roberts 1895–1980
Medium: Graphite on paper
Dimensions: Support: 172 x 133 mm
Collection: Tate
Acquisition: Accepted by HM Government in lieu of inheritance tax and allocated to Tate 2007
Reference: T12668

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