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The Printsellers' Association, London|Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema|Leopold Löwenstam|Pilgeram & Lefèvre

The First Whisper of Love

1876
Etching on chine collé; proof
46.8 × 35.6 cm (18.4 × 14 in)

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