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Howard Pyle

The Princess Dwells in the Oak Tree Where ye Wild Pigeons Come to Feed Her, for "The Wonder Clock"

1887
Pen and ink over graphite, on white artist's board
17.5 × 16.8 cm (6.9 × 6.6 in)

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