Anton Raphael Mengs
The Works of Anthony Raphael Mengs, First Painter to his Catholic Majesty Charles III (volume 1 of 2)

The Works of Anthony Raphael Mengs, First Painter to his Catholic Majesty Charles III (volume 1 of 2)

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The Works of Anthony Raphael Mengs, First Painter to his Catholic Majesty Charles III (volume 1 of 2)
CultureItalian
Titles
  • The Works of Anthony Raphael Mengs, First Painter to his Catholic Majesty Charles III (volume 1 of 2)
Date1796
PlaceLondon, England
MediumOctavo volumes in paper backed boards and leather spine
Dimensions9 × 6 × 3/4 in. (22.9 × 15.2 × 1.9 cm)
Credit LineSarah Campbell Blaffer Foundation, Houston
Object numberBF.2004.7.1
Non exposé

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