Dölf Amacker went to India around 1948, shortly after Independence and worked there as a young engineer. This work was acquired during his stay, between 1948-1961.

There is buckling to paper and minor creasing visible mostly in the off-white area in the center. A pin-sized hole in the lower right corner. Scattered brown spots of discoloration mostly notable at top, off-white area in the center and bottom edge. This work has not been inspected outside its frame.
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