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"The potion turns his brain..."
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"The potion turns his brain..."

PortfolioFrom the series "Monkey-ana, or Men in Miniature"
Date1827-1828
MediumEtching
DimensionsSheet: 375 × 265 mm. (14 3/4 × 10 7/16 in.)
Plate: 203 × 166 mm. (8 × 6 9/16 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 number1996.48.10403
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Last Updated1/11/24
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