Chris Orr RA, The Life of W. Blake, 'Sedition', 1992.
Counterproof and direct etching, monoprint. 579 mm x 475 mm. © Photo: Royal Academy of Arts, London.
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Chris Orr RA (b. 1943)
RA Collection: Art
The Artist
579 mm x 475 mm
Chris Orr RA
The Life of W. Blake, 'Blake in the Country', 1992
Counterproof and direct etching, monoprint
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