'The Musicians who only play and sing for the drowning' No 7

By Ricky Romain 2020

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'The Musicians who Only Play for the Drowning' No 7 by Ricky Romain oil and Indian ink on gesso on unstrecthed canvas. 169cm x 62cm 2020

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