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The Continence of Scipio
Painter: West, Benjamin
History note: John Knight, of Portland Place, London; his sale, Phillips, 23-4 March 1819 (37), bt. Sir T. Hesketh
Height: 100.3 cm
Width: 133.3 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1908) by Murray, Charles Fairfax
Production date: circa AD 1766
Support composed of panel (wood)
Painting (image-making) : Oil on panel
Accession number: 655
Primary reference Number: 4020
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
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Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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