William Roberts

‘The Withered Root’ by Rhys Davies

1927

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Artist: William Roberts 1895–1980
Medium: Printed book jacket
Dimensions: Support: 184 x 162 mm
Collection: Tate
Acquisition: Accepted by HM Government in lieu of inheritance tax and allocated to Tate 2007
Reference: P13073

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