Artists by the Singapore River, 1982 : general view [2]
Photograph
01 Nov 1982
Photographed By Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988
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In this photograph, we can see four artists painting along the Singapore River. This seems to attest to the popularity of the Singapore River and the bumboats as art subjects. In the background, a Caucasian women is also seen taking a photograph of the artists. Title devised by Library staff.
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- All rights reserved, Family of Kouo Shang-Wei and National Library Board Singapore 2007
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