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Evening Consolation
Printmaker:
Gillray, James
Publisher:
Humphrey, Hannah
Method of acquisition: Given (1948) by Beaumont, Violet, Lady
18th Century
Production date:
AD 1785
Published February 25th 1785
Accession number: P.180-1948
Primary reference Number: 161505
Stephens/George: 6791
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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