A Tragedy in the North Winter Rain and Tears
Raymond Mason, 1975–1977
This work was inspired by the real-life tragedy of a mining disaster in Northern France in 1974. Mason wrote about this work, In a scene of tragedy, the unwilling actors recognise each other in their suffering. The bonds of such feeling are translated by their looks.
More information
Title of artwork, date
A Tragedy in the North Winter Rain and Tears, 1975–1977
Date supported
1991
Medium and material
Exopy resin & acrylic
Dimensions
287 x 321 x 134 cm
Grant
20000
Total cost
105000
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