A Trompe l’oeil of a Stag’s Head
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Henry W. KeppelmannA Trompe l’oeil of a Stag’s Head
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- Creator:Henry W. Keppelmann (1839 - 1914)
- Dimensions:Height: 28 in (71.12 cm)Width: 25 in (63.5 cm)
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- Gallery Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1025778251
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