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Ismaena R Warren
Madras Collection of Watercolour Drawings on Paper and Card India early 20th C

1950's

About the Item

Collection of three large watercolours two of which are framed. With 15 other ink drawings by the fabulous Irish Artist Ismaena R Warren, a prolific book illustrator. All made in Madras in the 1950's. Badaga Man: Paper Size: 35.2 x 25.5 cm Framed Size: 58.2 x 43.3 cm Badaga Woman: Paper Size: 30.2 x 25.2 cm Frame Size: Unframed Gudududu - Pucaran (Fortune Teller) Paper Size: 35 x 24.7 cm Frame Size: 56.2 x x49 cm
  • Creator:
    Ismaena R Warren (1920, Irish)
  • Creation Year:
    1950's
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 23.63 in (60 cm)Width: 19.69 in (50 cm)Depth: 1.58 in (4 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Norfolk, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Collection of watercolour and ink drawings, Madras1stDibs: LU1670215421382

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