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Launch of the Nelson, at Woolwich, July 4th 1814
Printmaker:
Cooke, George
Printmaker:
Cooke, William Bernard
Publisher:
Cooke, William Bernard
Painter:
Clennell, Luke
(After)
Method of acquisition: Given (2002) by Howard, Professor Deborah
19th Century
Production date:
AD 1814
Etched by George Cooke, engraved by WB Cooke
Accession number: P.107-2002
Primary reference Number: 174611
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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