after John Flaxman

Forest of Harpies

1807

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Artist: After John Flaxman 1755–1826
Part of: The Divine Poem of Dante Alighieri
Medium: Etching on paper
Dimensions: Image: 129 × 192 mm
Collection: Tate
Acquisition: Purchased as part of the Oppé Collection with assistance from the National Lottery through the Heritage Lottery Fund 1996
Reference: T11088

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