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Rosamund and the Purple Jar (study)

Henry Tonks, 1862–1936

Signed Henry Tonks and inscribed: Study for the Purple Jar, a painting in the Tate. An illustration to the story of 'Rosamund' by Maria Edgeworth. One of thirteen gifts to five museums by J G Lousada through the Art Fund between 1921 and 1939.

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Title of artwork, date

Rosamund and the Purple Jar (study), 1862–1936

Date supported

1937

Medium and material

Charcoal

Dimensions

45 x 35 cm

Gifted by

Mr & Mrs J G Lousada

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