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Hero grieving over the dead Body of Leander

GIBSON, John
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Collection

Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales

Item Number

NMW A 22347

Creation/Production

GIBSON, John
1790-1866
Role: Artist
Role: Engraver
Period: 1851

Measurements

h(cm) plate size:24.9
h(cm)
w(cm) plate size:45.9
w(cm)
h(cm) secondary support:34.4
h(cm)
w(cm) secondary support:52.0
w(cm)

Material

Ink
Paper

Location

In store
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  • Fine Art
  • Neo-Classicism
  • Prints
  • Works On Paper

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