William Roberts

The Tower of Babel

1922

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Artist: William Roberts 1895–1980
Medium: Charcoal on paper
Dimensions: Support: 197 x 146 mm
Collection: Tate
Acquisition: Accepted by HM Government in lieu of inheritance tax and allocated to Tate 2007
Reference: T12705

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