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Laslett John PottThe Letter - British Victorian genre art female portrait oil painting gardenCirca 1875
Circa 1875
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- Creator:Laslett John Pott (1837 - 1898, British)
- Creation Year:Circa 1875
- Dimensions:Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
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- Gallery Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU85317552392
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