George Jones

Godiva Preparing to Ride through Coventry

exhibited 1833

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Artist: George Jones 1786–1869
Medium: Oil paint on mahogany
Dimensions: Support: 749 x 610 mm
Collection: Tate
Acquisition: Presented by Robert Vernon 1847
Reference: N00390

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