The First Three by Jim Allen

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The First Three

The First Three

Artist

Jim Allen
Production Date

1998
Medium

acrylic on canvas
Size

1685 x 3600 mm
Credit

Chartwell Collection, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, gift of the Artist 2022
Accession Number

C2022/1/5.1-3
Accession Date

24 May 2022
Department

New Zealand Art
Classification

Painting
Collection

Chartwell

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