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Léocadie, from up there 40 centuries and three quarter are looming down upon us
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Léocadie, from up there 40 centuries and three quarter are looming down upon us

PortfolioPlate 257 from the series "Actualités"
Date1869
MediumCrayon lithograph (gillotage?)
DimensionsSheet (trimmed): 243 x 203 mm. (9 9/16 x 8 in.)
Image: 241 x 201 mm. (9 1/2 x 7 15/16 in.)
Credit LineThe George A. Lucas Collection, purchased with funds from the State of Maryland, Laurence and Stella Bendann Fund, and contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations throughout the Baltimore community
Object number1996.48.17341
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Last Updated1/11/24
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