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Edward Burra — Madame Butterfly
Edward Burra

Madame Butterfly

1931

Edward Burra's mixed media work on paper featuring the theatrical subject of Madame Butterfly. The artist employs pencil, watercolor, ink, and gouache to create a richly detailed composition.

Medium
pencil, watercolour, ink and gouache on paper

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Modern British & Irish Art

November 23, 2022

Estimate: $150,000$250,000

Lot 13

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Edward Burra, Madame Butterfly, 1931

Edward Burra's mixed media work on paper featuring the theatrical subject of Madame Butterfly. The artist employs pencil, watercolor, ink, and gouache to create a richly detailed composition.

Medium
pencil, watercolour, ink and gouache on paper
Year
1931
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Watercolor, 1931, Figure, Edward Burra, Mixed Media, Theatrical, Madame Butterfly

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