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Robert Harley, 1st Earl of Oxford
Printmaker:
Simon, John
Publisher:
Overton, Henry
Painter:
Kneller, Godfrey, baronet
(After)
Method of acquisition: Bought (1907) by Unknown
18th Century
Production date:
AD 1713
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Accession number: P.10753-R
Primary reference Number: 159989
Chaloner Smith: 116 cut
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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