Classical Subject: Possibly the Aftermath of a Battle — John Hamilton Mortimer | DiscoverArt

John Hamilton Mortimer

Classical Subject: Possibly the Aftermath of a Battle

1760–79

Pen and black and brown ink, traces of black chalk

23.5 × 37.5 cm (9.3 × 14.8 in)

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