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Grey August

Modern British

Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: John Plumb, Grey August
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John Plumb 1927-2008

Grey August
signed, dated 1966 and titled verso
PVA and acrylic emulsion on cotton duck
183 x 183 cms (72 x 72 ins)
framed: 188 x 188 cms (74 x 74 ins)
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'Grey August' is the darkest painting in the series, laden with drama and depth. It is presented with the original frame in which it toured Japan with the British Council...
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'Grey August' is the darkest painting in the series, laden with drama and depth. It is presented with the original frame in which it toured Japan with the British Council in 1967.
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Exhibitions

Japan, The International Art Exhibition of Japan (The Ninth Tokyo Biennale) 10 May - 17 November 1967, cat no 121
Paintings selected by the British Council, travelling to:Tokyo, Metropolitan Art GalleryKyoto, Municipal Art MuseumTakamatsu, Municipal Art GalleryKitakyushu, Municipal Art GallerySasebo, Central Public HallNagasaki, Prefectural MuseumNagoya, Aichi Prefectural Gallery
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