John Hamilton Mortimer

II. The Hero’s Father Blesses his Departure

exhibited 1775

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Not on display
Artist
John Hamilton Mortimer 1740–1779
Part of
The Progress of Virtue
Medium
Oil paint on canvas
Dimensions
Support: 762 x 635 mm
frame: 844 x 572 x 72 mm
Collection
Tate
Acquisition
Purchased 1948
Reference
N05838

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