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Savonarola's Last Sleep
Savonarola's Last Sleep

Savonarola's Last Sleep

Artist (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1841 - 1913)
Date1882
Mediumoil on canvas
ClassificationsPaintings And Drawings
DimensionsOverall: Height: 127.5 cm, Width: 223.8 cm
Frame: Height: 167.5 cm, Width: 263.5 cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1885 by the artist.
CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG003966
Keywords
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