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Sarah Augusta, 26, Finally Free from Abuse by Donna Ferrato — VisualArtsDB

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Sarah Augusta, 26, Finally Free from Abuse

Sarah Augusta, 26, Finally Free from Abuse

Sarah Augusta, 26, Finally Free from Abuse

2012

Dimensions: 50.8001016002 Centimeters (Measurements) × 28.4 Centimeters (Measurements) × 60.9601219202 Centimeters (Measurements) × 50.8001016002 Centimeters (Measurements)
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Museum: J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, CA, US

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