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Courtyard With Washing
John Bratby, 1956
© the artist's estate. All Rights Reserved 2010 / Bridgeman Art Library
It depicts two figure studies of the artist's wife, Jean. Bratby described his work 'Jean twice, with David in his pram, Jean's bicycle, washing and chair in the paved yard, by the coal-holes at Norfolk Road. Early summer 1956'.
More information
Title of artwork, date
Courtyard With Washing, 1956
Date supported
2001
Medium and material
Oil on masonite board
Dimensions
122 x 173 cm
Grant
4000
Total cost
12000
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