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Shelter Scene with Bunks and Sleepers

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Shelter Scene with Bunks and Sleepers
Shelter Scene with Bunks and Sleepers
Shelter Scene with Bunks and Sleepers

Shelter Scene with Bunks and Sleepers

Date1940
Artwork TypeDrawing
Catalogue NumberHMF 1728
Date Order NumberAG 40.80
Mediapencil, wax crayon, coloured crayon, watercolour
Dimensionspaper: 181 x 260 mm
Signature

(probably added later) pencil l.l. Moore/40

Ownershipunknown
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This rapid sketch shows a more organised scene than any in the First Shelter Sketchbook, and the bunks are similar to those occurring in the later pages of the Second Shelter Sketchbook, such as HMF 1696-1698. This may therefore predate those more finished studies.

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