Love Penetrates the Heart of Dido

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Love Penetrates the Heart of Dido
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Love Penetrates the Heart of Dido

Datec. 1668
MediumEtching
DimensionsSheet: 112 x 160 mm. (4 7/16 x 6 5/16 in.)
Plate: 67 x 104 mm. (2 5/8 x 4 1/8 in.)
Credit LineGarrett Collection
Object number1984.81.1397
NOT ON VIEW
Last Updated1/11/24
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