The Telegraph on Putney Heath, by Constable

An image of Constable, John (draughtsman)
The Telegraph on Putney Heath (1818-09-08)
drawing (graphite on paper)

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Constable, John (draughtsman) The Telegraph on Putney Heath (1818-09-08) drawing (graphite on paper)

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