"Speak no more, I'll not be made a soft & dull-eyed fool"

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"Speak no more, I'll not be made a soft & dull-eyed fool"
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"Speak no more, I'll not be made a soft & dull-eyed fool"

PortfolioFrom the series "Monkey-ana, or Men in Miniature"
Date1827-1828
MediumEtching
Dimensions375 × 264 mm. (14 3/4 × 10 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 number1996.48.10423
NOT ON VIEW
Last Updated1/11/24
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