The Muses in Consort with Their Proper Symbols

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The Muses in Consort with Their Proper Symbols
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The Muses in Consort with Their Proper Symbols

Date1712
MediumEngraving
Dimensions207 × 284 mm. (8 1/8 × 11 3/16 in.)
Credit LineGarrett Collection
Object number1946.112.11964
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Last Updated1/11/24
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