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Francis WheatleyAn Engraving from the Series 'The Cries of London': "Do You Want Any Matches?"1812
1812
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- Creator:Francis Wheatley (1747 - 1801, British)
- Creation Year:1812
- Dimensions:Height: 20.5 in (52.07 cm)Width: 16.38 in (41.61 cm)Depth: 0.88 in (2.24 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Alamo, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: # 26771stDibs: LU117326068762
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