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James McNeill Whistler

A Sketch from Billingsgate (From Billingsgate)

1878
Drypoint, printed in black ink on ivory laid paper; seventh state of eight (Glasgow)
14.9 × 22.6 cm (5.9 × 8.9 in)

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