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"But man, proud man, dressed in a little brief authority"
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"But man, proud man, dressed in a little brief authority"

PortfolioFrom the series "Monkey-ana, or Men in Miniature"
Date1827-1828
MediumEtching
DimensionsSheet: 265 × 375 mm. (10 7/16 × 14 3/4 in.)
Plate: 177 × 213 mm. (6 15/16 × 8 3/8 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 number1996.48.10401
NOT ON VIEW
Last Updated1/11/24
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