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Reading Gaol

Reading Gaol

Arie van Geest (in 1985)

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Title Reading Gaol
Material and technique Oil on canvas
Object type
Painting > Painting > Two-dimensional object > Art object
Location This object is in storage
Dimensions Height 130 cm
Width 130 cm
Artists Artist: Arie van Geest
Accession number 3112 (MK)
Credits Purchased 1986
Department Modern Art
Acquisition date 1986
Creation date in 1985
Material
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Geographical origin The Netherlands > Western Europe > Europe

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Arie van Geest

Maasland 1948

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