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Study of Breaking Waves by Joseph Mallord William Turner — VisualArtsDB

Study of Breaking Waves

Study of Breaking Waves

Joseph Mallord William Turner

1801

Medium: Graphite on paper
Dimensions: support: 115 x 162 mm
Museum: Tate

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