Fortitude of Harmonia — Edward Francis Burney | DiscoverArt

Edward Francis Burney

Fortitude of Harmonia

1790–1800

Pen and brown ink, brush and gray wash

8.1 × 11.7 cm (3.2 × 4.6 in)

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