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Cartoon For The "Mars" Window In The Scottish National War Memorial, Edinburgh
Cartoon For The "Mars" Window In The Scottish National War Memorial, Edinburgh

Cartoon For The "Mars" Window In The Scottish National War Memorial, Edinburgh

Artist (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1875 - 1950)
Date1926
Mediumchalk on paper
ClassificationsPaintings And Drawings
DimensionsOverall: Height: 144.9 cm, Width: 115.7 cm
Frame: Height: 154 cm, Width: 125 cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1928 by the artist.
CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG003718
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