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Portrait of George Wilson, half length, eyes down reading from a book on the left, his left hand resting on the top of a cane
Printmaker: Unknown
Method of acquisition: Given (1908) by Wright, William Aldis
19th Century
Production date:
AD 1862
Frontipiece to 'Memoir of George Wilson' by his sister, Jessie Aitken Wilson. Published by Macmillan 1862. On chine collé.
Accession number: P.11878-R
Primary reference Number: 174747
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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