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The Peasant and his Wife
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The Peasant and his Wife

Datec. 1497-1498
MediumEngraving
DimensionsSheet (trimmed within platemark): 106 x 75 mm. (4 3/16 x 2 15/16 in.)
Credit LineGarrett Collection
Object number1946.112.5785
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Last Updated1/11/24
Image Not Available for The Peasant and his Wife
The Peasant and his Wife
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Delighted to find himself on show, the original takes his wife to the exhibition, and places her before his image to enjoy the opinion of the crowd. - Look, some say, it's the Chinese commissioner Lin! - No, others say, don't you see, it's natural history! - It's... resumes one gentleman in possession of the catalogue, it's the portrait of Mr. D..... insurance broker: - Oh well, with a bonce like that he doesn't need to insure himself, he'll not easily be snatched up. (Madame, his wife, leaves exceedingly flattered)
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