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Thomas Rowlandson|S. W. Fores

The Prospect Before Us, Respectfully dedicated to those Singers, Dancers, & Musical Professors, who are fortunately engaged with the Proprietor of the Kings Theatre, at the Pantheon

January 13, 1791
Hand-colored etching
30.5 × 46.9 cm (12 × 18.5 in)

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