Common-Wealth, The Colossus — Thomas Ewart|Anonymous, British, 18th century | DiscoverArt

Thomas Ewart|Anonymous, British, 18th century

Common-Wealth, The Colossus

1766

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16.4 × 22.7 cm (6.5 × 8.9 in)

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