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The Lovers
In 2018, the Museum acquired seven works by George Poole, an artist overlooked in Welsh art history. Poole felt conflicted working with art institutions and was wary of their power. Drawing inspiration from industrial Welsh towns, he presents an unembellished view of working life. Here, the lovers are allowed to turn their back on us; the valley stretches out freely before them.
Label written by Millie Bethel of the Demystifying Acquisitions group
Collection Area
Art
Item Number
NMW A 24969
Acquisition
Purchase, 12/5/2020
Measurements
Height
(cm): 41
Width
(cm): 61
Techniques
oil on canvas
Techniques (fine art)
art dept - fine
Fine Art - painting
Material
oil
canvas
Location
Gallery 22
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