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The Wreck of the Alba

The Wreck of the Alba

Michael Bird uncovers the significance of The Wreck of the Alba, painted by Alfred Wallis.

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Synopsis

Michael Bird, an art historian and surfer, uncovers the significance of one of the most popular pictures in the Tate, St Ives - The Wreck of the Alba by Alfred Wallis.

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