James Barry

The Thames, or the Triumph of Navigation

first published 1792

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Artist: James Barry 1741–1806
Part of: A Series of Etchings by James Barry, Esq. from his Original and Justly Celebrated Paintings, in the Great Room of the Society of Arts
Medium: Etching and line engraving on paper
Dimensions: Image: 421 × 505 mm
Collection: Tate
Acquisition: Purchased 1992
Reference: T06558

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