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South Wales View (Swansea West)
John Piper, c. 1970
© The Piper Estate
View across the city, with houses and industry in the foreground and hills in the background. Thought to be the original painting used for the screenprint of the same name.
More information
Title of artwork, date
South Wales View (Swansea West), c. 1970
Date supported
2003
Medium and material
Gouache & watercolour on paper
Dimensions
39.4 x 57.8 cm
Grant
2500
Total cost
12000
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