"Defeat"

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On the front, painting of connected straight lines, possibly withered branches, in purple. On the reverse, painting of a dense red mesh. The word "Defeat" is painted by the creator on the front. Creator's name and the date of creation are inscribed on the reverse, probably by Edward Adamson.

"Defeat"

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