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William Hamilton

Historical Subject with Men and a Boy Near a Ship (recto); Anatomical Study of a Foot (verso)

1770–80
Recto: pen and black ink, brush and brown wash and watercolor, over graphite Verso: pen and black ink, brush and wash, over graphite
18.7 × 24 cm (7.4 × 9.4 in)

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