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Two studies of the back view of a hatted man

Artist: Duncan, Thomas, ARA RSA · 1807-1845




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  • Object data
    Datec.1827 - c.1845
    Accession2014.203
    TypeDrawing
    Dimensions Maximum recto image
    56 x 40.7
    Maximum verso image
    16.5 x 17.6
    15.8 x 14.2 x 11.3 x 15.3

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