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Briton RivierePersepolis1880
1880
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- Creator:Briton Riviere (1840 - 1920, British)
- Creation Year:1880
- Dimensions:Height: 27 in (68.58 cm)Width: 39.5 in (100.33 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Saint Augustine, FL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU12121133023
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