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The Circle of the Lustful: Paolo and Francesca Inferno, Canto V Illustrations to Dante's Divine Comedy
Printmaker: Blake, William
History note: John Linnell; The Linnell Trustees; Linnell sale, Christie's, 15 March 1918, lot 181; bought by Mrs Riches
Method of acquisition: Given (1918-05) by Riches, T. H., Mrs
Production date: AD 1827
Plate 1 to Illustrations to Dante's Divine Comedy
Progress proof
Support
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paper
Plate
Height 275 mm
Width 353 mm
Sheet
Height 320 mm
Width 403 mm
Accession number: P.810-R
Primary reference Number: 847
Bindman: 647
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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