Dante Gabriel Rossetti

The Adoration

1858–64

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Artist: Dante Gabriel Rossetti 1828–1882
Part of: The Seed of David
Medium: Watercolour on paper
Dimensions: Support: 406 × 292 mm
Collection: Tate
Acquisition: Purchased 1924
Reference: A00843

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