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Portrait of an Old Man Sitting at a Table with Books
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Portrait of an Old Man Sitting at a Table with Books

Daten.d.
MediumEngraving
Dimensions112 × 93 mm. (4 7/16 × 3 11/16 in.)
Credit LineGarrett Collection
Object number1946.112.12231
NOT ON VIEW
Last Updated1/11/24
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