Frederic, Lord Leighton

Samson and the Lions

published 1881

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Artist: Frederic, Lord Leighton 1830–1896
Part of: Illustrations for ‘Dalziel’s Bible Gallery’, engraved by the Dalziel Brothers
Medium: Wood engraving on paper
Dimensions: Image: 184 x 184 mm
Collection: Tate
Acquisition: Presented by Gilbert Dalziel 1924
Reference: A00732

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