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Thomas BeachEnglish 18th century Portrait of a Lady seated in a Library with a book1793
1793
About the Item
- Creator:Thomas Beach (1738 - 1806, English)
- Creation Year:1793
- Dimensions:Height: 59.06 in (150 cm)Width: 48.82 in (124 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Bath, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU9526172202
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