"And seeing a water-bird fly upward, he took his bow and shot it through the heart and it fell among the rose-gatherers"

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"And seeing a water-bird fly upward, he took his bow and shot it through the heart and it fell among the rose-gatherers"
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"And seeing a water-bird fly upward, he took his bow and shot it through the heart and it fell among the rose-gatherers"

Datec. 1882
MediumEtching
DimensionsSheet: 224 x 168 mm. (8 13/16 x 6 5/8 in.)
Plate: 202 x 150 mm. (7 15/16 x 5 7/8 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 number1996.48.43
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Last Updated1/11/24
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