Briton Riviere

The Miracle of the Gaderene Swine

1883

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Artist: Briton Riviere 1840–1920
Medium: Oil paint on canvas
Dimensions: Support: 1079 x 1607 mm
Collection: Tate
Acquisition: Presented by Sir Henry Tate 1894
Reference: N01515

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