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The Canal by Bernard Buffet

The Canal

Bernard Buffet · 1945

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Artist
Bernard Buffet
Date
1945
Medium
engraving
Location
Cleveland Museum of Art
Dimensions
[object Object]
Collection
Prints
Culture
France, 20th century
Credit line
Gift of The Print Club of Cleveland in tribute to Mr. and Mrs. Lewis B. Williams
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