Ahmed; pencil

David Shepherd

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Ahmed
Signed, limited edition of 65.
Published 1996
Image Size 15" x 8"

This is a preliminary sketch for Ahemed, the painting was produced to commemorate David's 65th birthday, and it was made as a silkcreen edition of 65.
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