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Armin Hofmann

Moderne Malerei Seit 1945, Aus der Sammlung Dotrement 22.IV-28.V, Kunsthalle Basel, 1961

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  • Format: Exhibition Catalogue
  • Designer/s: Armin Hofmann
  • Year: 1961
  • Client/Publisher: Kunsthalle Basel
  • Size: 190mm x 260mm

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Moderne Malerei Seit 1945, Aus der Sammlung Dotrement 22.IV-28.V, Kunsthalle Basel, 1961 designed by Armin Hofmann
Moderne Malerei Seit 1945, Aus der Sammlung Dotrement 22.IV-28.V, Kunsthalle Basel, 1961 designed by Armin Hofmann
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