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"In law, what plea so tainted and corrupt..."
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"In law, what plea so tainted and corrupt..."

PortfolioFrom the series "Monkey-ana, or Men in Miniature"
Date1827
MediumEtching on chine collé
DimensionsSheet: 247 × 202 mm. (9 3/4 × 7 15/16 in.)
Plate: 202 × 161 mm. (7 15/16 × 6 5/16 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 number1996.48.10426
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Last Updated1/11/24
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