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The Parting of Hero and Leander by William Etty — VisualArtsDB

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The Parting of Hero and Leander

The Parting of Hero and Leander

The Parting of Hero and Leander

1827

Medium: Oil paint and metal leaf on canvas
Dimensions: support: 864 x 864 x 26 mm frame: 1184 x 1184 x 185 mm
Museum: Tate

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