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To the small of the goslings they are giving the feed, / and their kindness extends all of the poultry
Image Not Available for To the small of the goslings they are giving the feed, / and their kindness extends all of the poultry

To the small of the goslings they are giving the feed, / and their kindness extends all of the poultry

PortfolioPlate 45 from the series "Pastorales"
Date1846
MediumCrayon lithograph
DimensionsSheet: 257 x 229 mm. (10 1/8 x 9 in.)
Credit LinePurchase Fund
Object number1960.143
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Last Updated1/11/24
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