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History, Guided by Genius and Other Allegorical Subjects, Including Renown, Holding Portrait of the Author of This History
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Willem van der Gouwen, Bernard Picart, and others

History, Guided by Genius and Other Allegorical Subjects, Including Renown, Holding Portrait of the Author of This History

c. 1713-1720

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History, Guided by Genius and Other Allegorical Subjects, Including Renown, Holding Portrait of the Author of This History

Willem van der Gouwen, Bernard Picart, and others

History, Guided by Genius and Other Allegorical Subjects, Including Renown, Holding Portrait of the Author of This History

History, Guided by Genius and Other Allegorical Subjects, Including Renown, Holding Portrait of the Author of This History

c. 1713-1720

Physical Qualities Etching and engraving, 331 × 215 mm. (13 1/16 × 8 7/16 in.)
Credit Line Garrett Collection
Object Number 1946.112.11951

Markings: CM: Claghorn WM: crowned shield with fleur de lys

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