Blodeuwedd
Catalog no.
0175
Year
1985
Subject
Mythology
Media
Oil / Acrylic /
Acrylic on board
Size (H x W)
20 x 16 inches
Availability
For sale, Price on Application
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This is more a collage than a painting, as the surface is made of layers of materials selected for their texture and resemblance to the traditional items that made up the 'Bride made with flowers' from Celtic legend. Signed: PBB
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