Water Polo
Catalog no.
0130
Year
1974
Subject
Seascape
Media
unfinished /
Oil on board
Size (H x W)
30 x 17 inches
Availability
Not for sale
Unfinished artwork.
Unfinished 'self portrait' referencing his youthful joy at playing this sport. Very early, possibly pre-art school.
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