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The Love Letter

John Cheney and Thomas Sully

The Love Letter

1820-1884

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The Love Letter

1820-1884

Physical Qualities Etching and engraving, Sheet (trimmed within platemark): 115 x 85 mm. (4 1/2 x 3 3/8 in.)
Credit Line Garrett Collection
Object Number 1946.112.11178
The Baltimore Museum of Art by gift, 1946; Garrett Collection; T. Harrison Garrett, Baltimore

Artist

John Cheney

1800–1884

American, 1801-1885
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Artist

Thomas Sully

1782–1871

American, born England, 1783-1872
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